This is a distinguished honour given to a non-member, who in the opinion of the Executive Committee has consistently contributed distinguished and sustained services to the Association, the energy industry, or the cause of the geosciences and energy mineral sciences for a minimum of ten years. Such contributions may include but not limited to, sponsorship of NAPE and industry events, advocacy, organization or support for educational initiatives by NAPE, using his/her position or influence to benefit NAPE and the energy industry.

Honorary Members shall not be liable to pay annual dues but shall receive free copies of all publications of the Association and be entitled to attend the annual conference without paying the registration fee. Membership shall be held for life unless such member violates the code of ethics of the Association or relinquishes the award.

NOMINATION FOR HONORARY MEMBERSHIP:

1. Individuals may be nominated for honorary membership. Anyone previously nominated may re-enter.
   
   
2. NAPE Executive Committee, Distinguished Award Committee, and Advisory Council members are excluded from nomination and endorsement of candidates.
   
   
3. Nomination shall be sponsored by five (5) Active members who have paid their dues up to date in the current financial year

SUBMITTING NOMINATION FORMS FOR HONORARY MEMBERSHIP:

• All applications for Honorary Membership are to be made on standard templates provided by the HAC and shall be completed online in accordance with the instructions contained therein.
  
  
• Attach supporting documentation such as the nominee’s curriculum vitae, in line with the criteria for the award concerned.
  
  
• Individuals may submit a nomination form on behalf of themselves or on behalf of others. Anyone previously nominated may re-enter.
  
  
• Applicants are to advise their sponsors to respond to the email seeking their reference within the time frame specified in the request.
  
  
• Applications or endorsement received after May 31^st, 2025 shall be deemed invalid.
  
  
• Upon receipt, applications become the property of NAPE and will not be returned to applicants.