This award introduced in 2007 is awarded every two years to an individual or company for outstanding contribution to the pipeline industry over a sustained period in either the UK or worldwide. This award is made in honour of K.A. Spencer of Penspen; a founder member of the Guild and National Chairman in 1969. This award is open to both members and non-members of the Pipeline Industries Guild.
2025 Recipient: Jon Butterworth with Guild Executive Director Kate Lazenby
| Year | Winner |
| 2007 | Paul Trundle |
| 2009 | Dr Jane Haswell |
| 2013 | Sir Frank Chapman |
| 2020 | David Watson |
| 2025 | Jon Butterworth |