The Southwestern Petroleum Short Course Association recognizes previous Duane A. Crawford Award recipients who have continued their outstanding service to the Short Course over a lifetime. The first lifetime contribution award was named for James N. McCoy in honor of his service and guidance to the Short Course.
- 2022 - James N. McCoy
- 2023 - James F. Lea
- 2024 - Lynn Rowlan
- 2025 - Steve Gault
- 2026 - Mike Brock