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2025 Connor Award Recipient

John D. Wright, PhD, P.E.

Chief Engineer, Wright Consulting Company — Golden, Colorado

Honoring a career defined by integrity, innovation, service, and mentorship in petroleum evaluation and engineering.

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About the Award

The Connor Award represents the highest honor in our industry, recognizing exceptional contributions to engineering excellence and innovation. Dr. Wright’s groundbreaking work in fluid dynamics and process optimization has set new standards in the field.

Award Ceremony Details

  • September 15, 2025
  • 6:00 PM MDT
  • Grand Ballroom, Denver Convention Center

Professional Achievements

Research Impact

Published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and holds 12 patents in process optimization and fluid dynamics.

Industry Leadership

Led major initiatives resulting in 30% efficiency improvements across multiple Fortune 500 companies.

Academic Contributions

Mentored over 30 PhD candidates and established the Wright Innovation Lab at Colorado School of Mines.

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