Monroe G. Cheney Science Award
The Monroe G. Cheney Science Award may be given annually for singular contributions to and achievements in the science of petroleum geology of the southwest region. No more than one award may be given each year.
A. Restrictions: The recipient need not be an AAPG member or reside in the Southwest Section. A candidate must be living at the time of selection.
B. Guidelines for Consideration of Candidates: The primary consideration shall be contributions to petroleum geology in the southwest region. Contributions may be varied in form such as development of geologic concepts, advancement in discovery thinking, leadership in exploration, and development of explorationists. Publication is not a necessary criterion.
C. Description of Award: The recipient shall be presented an appropriate award in the form of a certificate, or other device, recommended by the Awards Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
Past Recipients
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2024 - Abilene
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Dr. Molly Turko
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2023 - Wichita Falls
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Dr. Tom Ewing
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2022 - Midland
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Dr. Andy Pepper
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2021 - Fort Worth
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No Recipient
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2020 - Roswell
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No Recipient
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2019 - Dallas
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Dr. Scott Hamlin - BEG
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2018 - El Paso
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John Worrall - Roswell
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2017 - Midland
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Dan Jarvie
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2016 - Abilene
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Richard (Rich) Masterson - Midland
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2015 - Wichita Falls
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Gregg A. Norman - Wichita Falls
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2014 – Midland
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Dave Feavel - Midland
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2013 – Fredericksburg
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Dan B. Steward – Houston/Dallas
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2012 – Fort Worth
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Dr. Gary Rice – Dallas
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2011 – Ruidoso
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Sue Tomlinson Reid – Midland
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2010 – Dallas
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No Recipient
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2009 – Midland
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Dr. Jerry Lucia – UT BEG, Austin
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2008 – Abilene
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No Recipient
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2007 – Wichita Falls
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Mike Grace – Lake Kiowa
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2006 – Midland
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Dr. Robert A. Hardage – Austin
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2005 – Fredericksburg
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Louis Mazzullo – Albuquerque
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2004 – El Paso
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Robert F. Ward – Dallas
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2003 – Fort Worth
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Daniel A. Busch – Oklahoma
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2002 – Roswell
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Ronald F. Broadhead – New Mexico Bureau of Mines
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2001 – Dallas
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Dr. George P. Asquith – Texas Tech
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2000 – Midland
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Dr. Grover E. Murray – Texas Tech
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1999 – Abilene
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Jack Frizzell – Abilene
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1998 – Wichita Falls
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Ed Matchus – Midland
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1997 – San Angelo
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Art Bowsher – Roswell
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1996 – El Paso
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Douglas Kirkland – Dallas
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1995 – Dallas
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Wayland Roberts – Fort Worth
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1994 – Roswell
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George Gibson – Midland
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1993 – Fort Worth
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Pat Bolden – Midland
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1992 – Midland
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Garner Wilde – Midland
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1991 – Abilene
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Charles E. Mear – Fort Worth
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1990 – Wichita Falls
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Leonard F. Brown – Austin
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1989 – San Angelo
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Salvatore Mazzullo – Wichita KS
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1988 – El Paso
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DeWitt C. Van Siclen – Houston
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1987 – Dallas
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John M. Hills – El Paso
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1986 – Roswell
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David E. Gee – Wichita Falls
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1985 – Fort Worth
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Richard R. Bloomer – Abilene
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