The Driller E.G.O. Award
The E.G.O. Award celebrates drilling professionals who share real-world knowledge that helps move the industry forward.
Whether you've learned a valuable lesson on the job, developed a better way to work, or have advice worth passing on, we want to hear your story.
Submit an article or a short video for a chance to be published on The Driller, recognized by industry leaders, and receive the inaugural Golden Hard Hat Award at Groundwater Week.
Why Enter?
Your experience could help someone solve a problem, work more safely, or become a better driller.
By entering the E.G.O. Award, you can:
- Share your knowledge with the drilling community
- Be published on The Driller
- Gain recognition from industry leaders
- Be featured in our December print issue (Top 3 finalists)
- Appear on Newscast Live during Groundwater Week
- Win the inaugural Golden Hard Hat Award
How It Works
1. Submit Your Story
Choose one format:
- Article: 500 to 800 words
- Video: Up to 5 minutes
Share practical advice, lessons learned, innovative ideas, safety insights, or experiences from the field.
2. Editorial Review
Selected submissions will be published on The Driller throughout the campaign.
3. Finalists Announced
A panel of industry judges will select the Top 10 submissions.
4. Community Voting
Readers and industry professionals will vote to determine the Top 3 finalists.
5. Winner Revealed
The winner will receive the Golden Hard Hat Award during Groundwater Week.
We're looking for stories that educate, inspire, and help others in the drilling industry.
Topics may include:
- Safety
- Training and mentorship
- Lessons learned
- Problem solving
- New techniques or innovations
- Jobsite experiences
- Leadership
- Industry best practices
If your experience can help another professional, we want to hear it.
Submission Requirements
Articles
- 500 to 800 words
- Original content
- Educational and experience-based
Videos
- Up to 5 minutes
- Clear audio and video
- Focused on sharing knowledge and practical experience
Important: By submitting your article or video, you agree that it becomes the property of The Driller. Submission does not guarantee publication.
Every Story Matters
The drilling industry has always grown by sharing knowledge from one professional to another.
Your experience could become the lesson that helps someone else work smarter, safer, or more efficiently.
Submit your story today and help move the industry forward.