SYMPOSIUM HONOREE DINNER
September 10 | AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
Excellence in Energy Award

Honoring Michael K. Wirth
Chairman of the Board and CEO of Chevron
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6-9PM
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
Please note this event is invite only.
About the Award
Honoring those who've made lasting impacts in the energy sector, inspiring tomorrow's leaders.
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center at The University of Texas at Austin established the Excellence in Energy Award in 2014 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the energy industry through innovation, leadership, and impact. Honorees exemplify a commitment to advancing the field and serve as role models for the next generation of energy leaders.
The KBH Energy Center is proud to announce Michael K. Wirth, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Chevron, as the 2026 recipient of the Excellence in Energy Award.
Past Honorees

2025
Darren Woods
Chairman and CEO, ExxonMobil

2024
Robert Rowling
Founder, TRT Holdings

2023
Donald Evans
34th U.S. Secretary of Commerce

2022
Vicki Hollub
President and CEO, Occidental Petroleum

2021
Jeffery Hildebrand
Founder, Chairman, and Former CEO, Hilcorp Energy Company

2019
Scott Sheffield
Founder, President, and Former CEO, Pioneer Natural Resources

2018
L.E. Simmons
Founder and Chairman, SCF Partners

2017
Rex Tillerson
69th United States Secretary of State

2015
James Mulva
Former Chairman and CEO, ConocoPhillips
