The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has announced that this year’s CIM Awards Gala features over 15 industry awards that celebrate the achievements of more than 56 individuals and organisations within the minerals and metals industry.
New this year, the Indigenous Partnership Award recognises community and industry working together to deliver an initiative, pro-gramme, or agreement that demonstrates significant, ongoing contributions to the advancement of Indigenous reconciliation in the mining sector. This award honours exceptional, sustainable collaborations with, and within, Indigenous communities.
CIM is proud of its tradition of honouring those who have made exceptional contributions in various fields related to the minerals and metals industry. Their achievements and dedication have always made – and continue to make – Canada’s mining industry a unique influencer in the global minerals, metals, and energy landscape.
The CIM Awards are presented at the Awards Gala, sponsored by Caterpillar and its Canadian dealers, on Monday, 13 May 2024 during the CIM CONNECT Convention + Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Awards Gala attendees recognise the shining stars of the Canadian minerals industry while enjoying gourmet food, great company, and entertainment.
List of CIM awards and recipients (more awards and award winners will be announced on 14 May after the Gala):
50 Year Club:
Wesley Young, William J. Anderson, Jacques Bonneau, Noël Billette, Graham Clow, Robert Cuttriss, J.H. Gray, James (Jim) Gowans, Rejean Gourde, David Jones, Graham A. Karklin, Pierre Laroche, R. Douglas Learmont, Stuart Middleton, Jerry McCrank, Robert Michaud, Andrew J. Oliver, Thomas Pugsley, Jean-Charles Potvin, Bill Pearson T.J. (Terry) Skinner
CIM Distinguished Lecturers
James Finch, Caius Priscu, Reno Pressacco, Douglas Milne
CIM District Distinguished Service Award
Maggie MacKay, Robert Gibson, Stephen Graham Hardcastle
CIM Fellowship
Agus Sasmito, Alex Davidson, Berge Simonian, Robert Piccolo, Karl Christian West, Manochehr Oliazadeh
CIM Rock Mechanics
Veronique Falmagne
Mel W. Bartley Outstanding Branch Award
Northern Gateway Branch
Robert Elver Mineral Economics Award
Fred Pletcher
Robert Elver Mineral Economics Award (50th anniversary)
Robert Bruce Elver
A.O Dufresne Exploration Achievement Award
John Cameron Rowntree
Barlow Medal for Best Geological Paper
George Simandl, Suzanne Paradis, Laura Simandl
Julian Boldy Geological Society Service Award
Jim Walker
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Samantha Espley
CIM Indigenous Partnership Award
Cowessess First Nation, Morris Interactive
CIM Distinguished Service Medal
Garth Kirkham
Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award
Len Murray
Canadian Young Mining Leaders Award - Sponsored by The Bedford Group
Josephine Morgenroth, Jean-Simon Beaudry, Keira Sawatzky, Alexandra Foty
Mining Engineering Outstanding Achievement Award
Jim Gray
Mining Safety Leadership Medal
Roy Slack
Excellence in Sustainable Development Award
Karen Chovan
CIM congratulates all CIM award recipients.