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IPC 2020
Online, Virtual

Virtual Conference: September 28 – September 30, 2020

Awards Program

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    At the 2020 International Pipeline Conference, the conference organizing committee will continue the tradition of honoring individuals and companies that have made significant contributions to the pipeline community.  There were three awards considered for nomination. 

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  • The criteria and winners are as follows:

     

     

    Distinguished Lecturer Award

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  • Criteria
    • Nominees for the Distinguished Lecturer Award should be based on the development of their original work, how the work has evolved over time, and how the work aligns with technical approaches still used today.   
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  • Lifetime Achievement Award

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  • Criteria
    • A person or group that has demonstrated through their work and actions that the safety and economy, of pipeline systems has been advanced.  This demonstration could include a combination of long service, mentoring, development of new technologies, or processes.
    • This award will consider published work and presentations; however, such will not be the primary consideration in making the award.
    • The winner will be selected from the nominations based on a considered assessment of the merits (relative comparison) of their work and actions.
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  • Winners:

                        

                        

 

  • Young Pipeline Professionals Award

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  • Criteria
    • The award recognizes young pipeline professionals that have made a significant contribution to the energy pipeline industry by addressing challenges related to social, safety, integrity, operational excellence, or engineering issues. These future leaders have demonstrated an ability and willingness to influence the future of the energy pipeline industry in the 21st century.
    • The award is limited to pipeline professionals under the age of 35 years.
    • Must have a minimum of three years of experience in the pipeline industry (student co-op placements and internships are not to be included in the three years)
    • Applicants must work at a pipeline company, pipeline-related service provider, regulator, or other pipeline industry organization.  
    • Made a substantial contribution toward the betterment of the pipeline industry (e.g. the development or application of a new technology, significant involvement in an industry organization, or led a significant initiative for the betterment of their company)
    • Leveraged their experience and knowledge to create opportunities for and enhance the development of other young pipeline professionals
    • Led the promotion of the value and trustworthiness of the pipeline industry in a public manner (e.g. innovative technical presentations, other presentations, social media, etc.).
    • Demonstrate an ability and willingness towards continuous improvement for themselves, their company, and the industry as a whole
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  • Winner

                     

 

Best Paper at IPC:

IPC2020-9392 Modeling Stress-Activated Creep at Axial Cracks in Pipelines by Authors: Brian N Leis, Xian-Kui Zhu, and Andrew Cosham

 

Best Student Paper at IPC:

WINNER - IPC2020-9706    A Quantitative Index to Assess the Influence of Joint Fit-Up on Pipeline Weld Root Discontinuities    by Mitchell Grams, University of Alberta

RUNNER UP - IPC2020-9687    Austenite Grain Size Control During Welding of Line Pipe Steels    by Nicolas Romualdi, The University of British Columbia