The Scott Gale Memorial Award celebrates Scott’s lasting impact by recognizing leaders who share his spirit, vision, and ability to bring people together. This award honors individuals who embody his values, ethos, and commitment to driving meaningful change in future-oriented industries. The recipient of the Scott Gale Memorial Award will exemplify the following qualities:

» Forward-Thinking & Action-Oriented

Scott was committed to optimism and a future-focused mindset. He believed in actively shaping a better world, always looking ahead to the next frontier, and helping others bring innovative solutions to life. No matter the challenge, Scott’s response was always the same: “Onwards!”

» Protector of the Entrepreneurial Spirit

While not an entrepreneur himself, Scott dedicated much of his career to supporting founders building venture-scale companies tackling complex challenges in clean energy and beyond. As the driving force behind Halliburton Labs, he championed innovation, respected the journey of entrepreneurs, and embodied servant leadership—always focused on helping others succeed.

» Champion of Future Industries

Scott was a visionary leader committed to advancing the energy sector. He supported startups developing groundbreaking solutions in renewable energy, energy storage, carbon capture, and other transformative technologies. Aligned with Halliburton Labs’ mission, he worked tirelessly to support companies solving the world’s most pressing energy challenges, pushing the industry toward a cleaner, more efficient, and accessible future.

» Community-Driven & A Master Connector

Scott understood the power of networks and was intentional about growing and strengthening the innovation community. He invested in diverse perspectives to create a more robust ecosystem, building connections that spanned Houston, the Gulf Coast, and beyond. At New Orleans Entrepreneur Week and other convenings, Scott brought together key stakeholders to drive critical conversations about the future of energy—expanding networks and opportunities with authenticity and purpose.

Additional information about Scott’s work and life can be found in his bio below.

The Scott Gale Memorial Award nomination process is designed to identify and celebrate visionary leaders who embody Scott’s legacy.

Nomination Process

An open call for nominations will be announced through key industry channels, including The Idea Village, 3rd Coast Venture Summit (3CVS), NOEW, and Halliburton Labs platforms, as well as a national press release. Industry partners and media outlets will also promote the opportunity to ensure a diverse pool of candidates. A core group of industry influencers will be engaged to help amplify the nomination process.

Application Submission

Nominations for the 2027 award are now open and will close on October 1, 2026.

Selection Process

A selection committee comprised of representatives from The Idea Village and Halliburton Labs will evaluate nominations based on the outlined award criteria. If additional information is required, the nominator or nominee may be contacted for further details. The selected winner will be invited to attend New Orleans Entrepreneur Week in person to receive the award live on stage and participate in 3rd Coast Venture Summit.

• Award Announced: March 2026 — live on stage at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW)

• Nominations Open: March 2026

• Nominations Deadline: October 1, 2026

• Review Period: October 1 – November 15, 2026

• Winner Notified: December 1, 2026

• Press Announcement: February 1, 2027

• Award Presented & Nominations Open for Next Year: March 2027 at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (exact dates TBD)

• Award Presentation: The Scott Gale Memorial Award will be awarded at NOEW 2026. An announcement will also go out across all NOEW, 3CVS, and Halliburton Labs channels, accompanied by a national press release spotlighting the winner post-event.

• 3CVS Participation: The winner will also be given a complimentary ticket and invited to attend that year’s 3rd Coast Venture Summit, gaining exposure to national venture investors, industry leaders, regional startup founders, and other potential key innovation partners.

• Visibility & Other Benefits: The winner will be presented with a “trophy” type award live on stage, and have the opportunity to make brief remarks about their work or be interviewed panel-style live on stage (to be determined closer to event date in partnership with award winner). The winner will be featured in a dedicated media spotlight, targeting national and further industry visibility post-event.