Travis D. Stice, executive chairman of Midland’s Diamondback Energy, will receive the 2025 Top Hand award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association at a dinner Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Petroleum Club of Midland. Stice founded Diamondback and is credited with taking it from a small, private-equity-backed firm producing 3,700 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2012 to a publicly traded firm producing about 900,000 boed in 2025.
Stice has served as CEO, director and chairman of the board. He also has been CEO of Diamondback affiliates Viper Energy and Rattler Midstream.
Jeff Sparks, PBPA board chairman, said, “The PBPA Top Hand award is the highest honor given by the members of the PBPA and one of the most prestigious awards an energy professional can receive. Travis exemplifies all the best qualities of professional and community service, making him truly deserving of this honor.”