Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) is proud to recognize the companies and teams advancing safety across the energy services industry through its 2026 Safety Awards. Presented October 1 at the State of Energy Services Conference in Midland, Texas, the awards recognize member companies that are raising the bar for safety across the energy services sector.
The annual Safety Awards Luncheon, sponsored by SLB, is a highlight of EWTC’s commitment to promoting a culture where safety is more than a priority. It is a fundamental standard of operational excellence.
Thank you to EWTC Immediate Past Chair Sam Sledge, CEO and Director of ProPetro, for presenting this year’s awards. EWTC also extends its appreciation to the luncheon’s table sponsors.
- Key Energy Services
- Liberty Energy
- ProFrac
- Ranger Energy Services
EWTC’s annual awards recognize member companies for their safety performance, measured by Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and categorized by annual exposure hours. Companies that reduce their incident rates by 25% or more from the previous year are also eligible for the President’s Award.
This year’s program also highlighted innovative approaches to safety through four video submission categories: Innovation in Safety and Design for Safety, Human Performance in Action, Failing Safely and Learning Forward, and Frontline Engagement and Empowerment. These submissions showcased practical strategies, lessons learned, and frontline leadership that help strengthen safety culture across the industry.
2026 Safety Award Winners
Group II: 150,001-2,500,000 Exposure Hours
Gold – Moncla Workover & Drilling
Silver – Ensign Energy Services
Bronze – Key Energy Services
Group III: 2,500,001-8,000,000 Exposure Hours
Gold – ProFrac Services
Silver – Evolution Well Services
Bronze – Oil States International
Group IV: 8,000,001-15,000,000 Exposure Hours
Gold – Liberty Energy
Silver – NexTier Completion Solutions
Group V: Over 15,000,001 Exposure Hours
Gold – SLB
Silver – Baker Hughes
Safety Video Award Winner:
- Innovation in Safety and Design for Safety Video Award: Key Energy Services
- Human Performance in Action Video Award: Ranger Energy Services
- Failing Safely and Learning Forward Video Award: E3 Company LLC
- Frontline Engagement and Empowerment Video Award: Oil States International
President’s Award:
Ensign Well Services
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and thank you to every company that participated. EWTC members continue to raise the bar for safety across the energy services industry by sharing best practices, embracing innovation, and empowering employees at every level.
EWTC looks forward to celebrating even more member achievements and safety milestones in 2027.
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