H&P was recognized with an International Gold Quill Award from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for our One Team, One Journey campaign supporting the integration of H&P and KCA Deutag at its Annual World Conference.

The Gold Quill Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the communications profession, recognizing excellence in strategic communication programs worldwide. This year, just 135 entries were selected as award winners from more than 400 submissions across the globe.

The One Team, One Journey campaign was designed to support one of the most significant milestones in our company’s history – the coming together of H&P and KCA Deutag. The initiative focused on keeping employees informed, engaged and connected throughout the integration process while reinforcing our shared vision for the future.

“This recognition reflects the incredible people across both organizations who embraced the idea that successful transformation starts with communication and connection,” said Stephanie Higgins, Vice President of Global Communications and Community Relations. “Our goal was to help bring two great companies together as one team with a shared purpose and a shared future.”

The campaign included a variety of communication channels and storytelling opportunities designed to help employees understand the integration journey, celebrate milestones and strengthen relationships across teams, countries and cultures.

While the award recognizes excellence in communications, it also highlights something bigger: the role our people play in making change successful. Business transformations aren’t just about combining operations – they’re about bringing people together around a common goal.

This achievement would not have been possible without the collaboration and support of leaders and employees across H&P and KCA Deutag who contributed their ideas, shared their stories and helped make One Team, One Journey a reality.

Congratulations to everyone who played a part in this international recognition. Together, we’re proving that when we communicate with purpose and put people at the center of change, we build a stronger organization for the future.