Midland Energy Club Won Six Regional Awards
Local professionals in energy education earned recognition for industry-specific programming.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Oil and Gas
The Midland Desk and Derrick Club secured six first-place honors at the West Region AIMEE Awards. These wins recognize the group's efforts in promoting professional development and energy education within the regional oil and gas sector.
Why it matters
Professional organizations play a critical role in standardizing industry knowledge and training in the Permian Basin. By documenting best practices in field trips and seminars, these clubs provide a blueprint for operators to improve workforce development and networking.
The Midland Desk and Derrick Club secured 6 first-place finishes and 2 second-place finishes across multiple competition categories. These awards evaluate energy education contributions against other regional chapters in the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs.
The players
Midland Desk and Derrick Club
A professional organization based in Midland that focuses on education, skill building, and networking for individuals working in the energy industry.
Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs
An international non-profit trade association dedicated to the promotion of educational and professional development in the energy and allied industries.
Ingrid Burton
A member of the Midland Desk and Derrick Club who received multiple first and second-place awards for contributions to industry bulletins and programming.
Leah Perkins
A member of the Midland Desk and Derrick Club who earned a first-place award for organizing an industry field trip.
The details
The awards, announced in October 2026, highlight excellence in industry programming and bulletin quality. Members Ingrid Burton and Leah Perkins led efforts in categories ranging from industry seminars to field trips, reflecting the club's focus on operational skill building. The club will now represent the West Region at the international level.
Timeline
September 22-26, 2027, marks the 2027 ADDC Convention and Educational Conference.
Market Landscape
The AIMEE awards follow a pattern of regional industry recognition that serves to validate localized training standards. The club's recent success follows the established pattern of regional winners advancing to the international competition cycle.
Operators in the Permian Basin should monitor award-winning curriculum formats as potential benchmarks for internal company training programs. Leveraging these professional development pathways can help improve talent retention and operational compliance within the local industry.
The takeaway
Regional professional achievements signal high-quality educational resources that are available for local business operators to leverage. Review the award-winning bulletin and seminar topics for potential integration into your own staff training initiatives.
What happens next
The Midland Desk and Derrick Club will prepare to represent the West Region at the 2027 ADDC Convention and Educational Conference, scheduled for September 22-26, 2027, in Calgary.
Further reading
For more updates on professional growth in the energy sector, explore our Oil and Gas section.
More information
To review the full list of winning entries or learn about membership requirements, visit the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs Portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Odessa American.
