STEER
Eagle Ford Excellence Awards
Eagle Ford Excellence Awards
The Eagle Ford Excellence Awards is an annual event recognizing companies and organizations in our communities that strengthen South Texas through investments and technology.
Join STEER for an awards luncheon and golf tournament as we celebrate the work and achievements of the companies, organizations and partnerships that are working with the oil and natural gas industry to keep South Texas strong through investments in innovation and technology, while maintaining high environmental standards and providing for the communities where they operate.
For more information and to register, click here.
“Investments in innovation and technology have allowed companies in the Eagle Ford Shale to meet demand in cleaner, more efficient ways than ever before, and this industry’s commitment to South Texas communities doesn’t end there. The oil and natural gas industry is working to make a positive impact through intentional investments and partnerships that aim to better the people and communities where we operate in South Texas. The Eagle Ford Excellence Awards is our way of recognizing the companies and organizations that will continue to strengthen South Texas for decades to come.”
-TXOGA President Todd Staples
Call for Entries
To nominate a company, click below to fill out our 2026 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards form:
Instructions:
Submit your nomination(s) using the online entry form along with a descriptive essay not to exceed 500 words and any supporting materials including, but not limited to, testimonials, project descriptions, case studies, photos, and published articles. All nominations must be submitted using the online form by the deadline. Please read all rules and requirements as outlined below.
Award categories and descriptions:
- Community and Social Investment (Two categories: More than 250 employees & Less than 250 employees) The Eagle Ford Excellence Award for Community and Social Investment will recognize leading companies, contractors, and non-profits in the Eagle Ford area that are working with communities to make a positive impact.
Successful entries will demonstrate elements of, but are not limited to, the following:- Corporate or non-profit community engagement showing benefit to the social fabric of the local area
- Providing a benefit to deserving individuals or groups
- Positive impact on the company’s reputation in the communities in which it works
- Number of company or non-profit volunteers and/or volunteer hours dedicated to the community
- Environmental Stewardship (Two categories: More than 250 employees & Less than 250 employees) The Eagle Ford Excellence Award for Environmental Stewardship seeks to honor those who make it their duty to preserve the environment in a responsible manner.
Successful entries will demonstrate elements of, but are not limited to, the following:- Innovation in reducing environmental impact
- Environmental protection and awareness efforts
- Implementation of practices or use of technology benefitting the environment
- Current, practical applications of the solution, or initiative, within the region
- Long-term, sustainable environmental benefits
- Neighborhood Impression (One Awardee) The STEER Neighborhood Impression Award honors one or multiple organizations that have implemented a community project.
Successful entries will demonstrate elements of, but are not limited to, the following:- Development of a community project (parks, schools, scholarship program, event, etc.)
- Projects resulting in economic development for the region, short-term and long-term community planning
- Programs to provide necessary training and development for the oil and gas workforce
- Projects supporting the community through public education about the oil and gas industry
- Projects leading to the preservation of the environment
- Innovation in Technology (One Awardee) The STEER Innovation in Technology Award will recognize a leading organization in the Eagle Ford area that has developed a technology that is now being implemented and has led to improvements in any of the following; environmental performance, water utilization, improved safety, cost savings, automation, positive impact in our communities, etc. Successful entries will demonstrate elements of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Projects resulting in economic development for the region
- Innovation in technology solution tied directly to primary operational goals of the company/organization
- Preservation of the environment, enhanced air quality, reduced water utilization, etc.
- Improving the economic performance of energy development
EFEA Past Winners