Neil Roszell, P.Eng., President and CEO of Raging River Exploration Inc, was named Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year at the 19th Annual Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn on June 3.
Every two years since 1989, the board has recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to the petroleum industry in Saskatchewan and beyond.
The Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year recognizes an individual or team currently working in the Saskatchewan oil and gas sector that is making a significant contribution to the growth and success of the industry in the province.
Through the technological advances he has brought to developing the Viking oil play, Neil has shown the spirit of innovation that has always been at the heart of the Saskatchewan oil and gas industry. His work in Kindersley and other areas has redefined the direction of the industry, and will continue to have an impact on the province for years to come.
Also honoured at the awards luncheon were the inductees of the Saskatchewan Oil Patch Hall of Fame. These awards recognize exclusively Saskatchewan-born oil industry leaders who have had a significant impact on the industry in Saskatchewan and around the world.
The 2015 Saskatchewan Oil Patch Hall of Fame inductees included:
Bonnie DuPont - retired Enbridge vice president, originally from the Swift Current area.
Jim Bertram - President and CEO of Keyera Corp., originally from Piapot, SK.
Bill McCaffrey - founder, President and CEO of MEG Energy Corp., originally from Regina.
