Hunting PLC announced that it will donate $125,000 to Oilfield Helping Hands in connection with the international oil service company’s 2011 Hunting Art Prize.

The gift is supported by a contribution from Hunting and from sales generated at the 31st annual art competition’s recent award ceremony held on April 30 at the Friedkin Corporate Campus, Gulf States Toyota, in Houston. Leigh Ann Lester’s graphite drawing, Mutant Spectre, won the $50,000 prize for 2011.

Announcement of Hunting’s donation marks the second consecutive year the company has supported OHH. The nonprofit organization provides financial assistance to oil and gas industry families who face economic crises through no fault of their own.

Hunting’s contribution in 2010 played a critical role in the organization’s efforts to expand its Houston-based services into Oklahoma and Louisiana.

“Oilfield Helping Hands is an impressive organization that’s made a considerable difference in our community by helping those in need,” said Dennis Proctor, chief executive of Hunting. “We couldn’t be more honored to once again contribute toward this worthy cause.”

“We are very grateful for Hunting’s continued generosity. Its donation in 2010 allowed us to offer more support in more communities to families and friends impacted by financial hardships,” said Rich Orr, OHH president. “We’re looking forward to building upon that momentum with this year’s contribution, furthering our commitment to grow and serve an even greater number of people than ever before.”