Award Winners
AAPL Awards recognize members and local associations who achieved the highest standards of excellence in the land profession. Each year, nominations are sent to the Award Committee chair and the winners are selected by an anonymous committee. The awards are then presented at the Annual Meeting.
2024
Pioneer
Le’Ann P. Callihan
Face of the Industry
Hamel B. Reinmiller, CPL
Local Association of the Year
Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen
Best AAPL Director's Communication
Denton W. Smith, CPL
Tulsa Association of Petroleum Landmen
Best Member Communication
Renee Anderson
Best Newsletter - Large Association
Houston Association of Professional Landmen
HAPL Newsletter — October 2023
Best Newsletter - Medium Association
Ark-La-Tex Association of Professional Landmen
The Register — Vol. XXXVII Number 7
Best Newsletter - Small Association
Los Angeles Association of Professional Landmen
The Override — September 2023
Largest % of AAPL Membership - Large Association
Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen
Largest % of AAPL Membership - Small Association
Austin Professional Landmen’s Association
Largest Growth % of AAPL Membership - Large Association
Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen
Special Award
AAPL Model Form Participation Agreement Drafting Committee
Special Award - Community Service
Kyle M. Leak, CPL
Special Award - Education
Michelle L. Phillips, CPL
Special Award - Committee Member
C. Andrew Cooper, CPL
Houston Association of Professional Landmen
Presidential Award
Travis W. Beavers, CPL
Presidential Award
Austin N. Frye, CPL
Presidential Award
Jennifer Taylor
AAPL-Accredited University Programs Director of the Year
Kellie Estes, Texas Tech University
Outstanding Graduate
Blakeney Boldrick, University of Oklahoma