{"id":743,"date":"2025-06-16T19:53:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=743"},"modified":"2026-04-03T22:09:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:09:50","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/about\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n    <header style=\"max-width: none !important;\" class=\"relative max-w-none hero-minimal pt-hh overflow-hidden alignfull wp-elements-ade07339cb5dc7ffcefa4092c4c2e234 wp-block-jormi-blocks-hero has-text-color has-white-color has-background has-secondary-background-color\">\n\n                <div class=\"container pt-9 pb-8 relative z-[1]\">\n            \n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xxxxxxx-large-font-size\">Awards<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">The annual AME Awards celebrate remarkable achievements, contributions and innovation of mineral exploration individuals and teams by showcasing the impact of their work on the mineral exploration and development industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/header>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:50vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10146 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AME_Gala_044-1920x1281.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AME_Gala_044-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AME_Gala_044-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AME_Gala_044-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AME_Gala_044-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AME_Gala_044-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-alignment has-custom-max-width has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-group-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-group-container aligncenter container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:auto;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--custom--container-padding);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--custom--container-padding)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1920x1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10148 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"\">The AME Awards recognize excellence in geoscience, prospecting, financing, social and environmental responsibility, health and safety, innovation and outstanding service to AME and the mineral exploration and development community. The AME Awards are presented at AME\u2019s annual AME Awards Gala \u2013 A Celebration of Excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you are interested in submitting a nomination for 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/019a78c39f407200bd28e2f35d58deea\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/019a78c39f407200bd28e2f35d58deea\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please fill out this interest form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button preserve-width-mobile\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-dark-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/about\/awards\/nomination-process\/\">See the nomination process<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-group-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-group-container aligncenter container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:auto;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--custom--container-padding);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--custom--container-padding)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-93fee456 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9339 award type-award status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"h-full rounded bg-gray-50 border-gray-100 border border-solid wp-block-jormi-blocks-query-card\">\n    <div class=\"query-card-vertical-minimal group flex flex-col h-full rounded overflow-hidden\">\n                    \n                                                <a href=\"#\" data-hs-overlay=\"#h-h-spud-huestis-award\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault();\" h-h-spud-huestis-award                    class=\"group no-underline text-base block w-full\">\n                        <figure class=\"w-full h-full overflow-hidden mb-0 aspect-square\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMEAwards2024-2-scaled-e1753737223367-1024x1024.jpg\"\n                            alt=\"\"\n                            class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center group-hover:scale-105 transition duration-300\"\n                            \/>\n                        <\/figure>\n                    <\/a>\n                            \n            <div class=\"grow flex flex-col border-l-0 border-b-0 border-r-0 border-t-4 border-solid border-primary px-5 py-6\">                \n                <div class=\"grow\">\n                    \n                                            <h5 class=\"!mt-0 !mb-2\">\n                                                            <a href=\"#\" data-hs-overlay=\"#h-h-spud-huestis-award\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault();\" h-h-spud-huestis-award \n                                class=\"transition duration-300 hover:!text-gray-500\">\n                                    AME H.H. &#8220;Spud&#8221; Huestis Award                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/h5>\n                    \n                    \n                                            <p>Awarded to those who have made a significant contribution, directly or indirectly, to enhance the mineral resources of British Columbia and\/or the Yukon Territory through the original application of prospecting techniques or other geoscience technology.<\/p>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"flex gap-4 items-center flex-wrap\">\n                                                    <a href=\"#\" data-hs-overlay=\"#h-h-spud-huestis-award\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault();\" h-h-spud-huestis-award \n                            class=\"block w-fit font-medium underline-offset-4 hover:!text-secondary mt-4 transition duration-300 text-dark underline\" style=\"font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--base);\">\n                                Read More                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <a href=\"\/about\/awards\/nomination-process\/\" target=\"_self\"\n                                class=\"block w-fit font-medium underline-offset-4 hover:!text-secondary mt-4 transition duration-300 text-dark underline\"\n                                style=\"font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--base);\"\n                                >\n                                    Nominate Someone\n                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"h-h-spud-huestis-award\" class=\"text-dark z-[9999] hs-overlay hs-overlay-open:opacity-100 hs-overlay-open:duration-300 opacity-0 transition-all fixed right-0 top-0 flex justify-end h-full w-full bg-black\/50 hidden overflow-x-hidden overflow-y-auto pointer-events-none hs-overlay-open:pointer-events-auto\">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col h-full pointer-events-auto max-w-xl bg-white translate-x-full hs-overlay-open:translate-x-0 right-0 fixed top-0 transition-all duration-300 transform\">\n            <div class=\"modal-header flex justify-between items-center py-6 px-4 lg:!px-6 border-primary border-solid border-0 border-b-4\">\n                <h4 class=\"my-0\">AME H.H. &#8220;Spud&#8221; 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Mineral Exploration in BC and\/or Yukon<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Awarded to those who have made a significant contribution, directly or indirectly, to enhance the mineral resources of British Columbia and\/or the Yukon Territory through the original application of prospecting techniques or other geoscience technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Award is open to individuals engaged in any phase of prospecting and mineral exploration in BC and\/or Yukon, nominated by an AME member or a member of an associated exploration and\/or mining association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When being considered for the AME H.H. \u201cSpud\u201d Huestis Award, nominees will be assessed on their role in projects that demonstrate strong evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">A significant contribution and\/or advancement to enhance mineral resources in BC and\/or Yukon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The original application of prospecting techniques, or other geoscience technology, contributing to that advancement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The impact of their contributions\/advances on the mineral exploration and development industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alignment with AME\u2019s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>2025 Recipient: <strong>Thomas Mumford<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Thomas Mumford<\/strong> is the recipient of the 2025 <em>AME H.H. \u201cSpud\u201d Huestis Award<\/em> for excellence in prospecting and mineral exploration in B.C. and\/or Yukon for his leadership in the discovery of Scottie Resources\u2019 Blueberry Contact Zone in Northwest B.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"past-recipients-19e38904-8e7a-4b36-addf-71fe91e37825\">Past Recipients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Scott Berdahl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jack Milton and the Fireweed Metals Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Maggie Layman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Theodore (Ted) W. Muraro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Al Archer <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mark Baknes <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ed Balon <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stu Barclay <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Wade Barnes <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lawrence Barry <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Peter Bernier <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Peter Bradshaw <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ron Britten <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bern Brynelsen <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ron Burk <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Rob Carne <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Rob Carpenter <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bob Cathro <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jared Chipman <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ted Chisholm <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Eric Denny <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Doug Eaton <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Carl Edmunds <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Robert Etzel <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Craig Finnigan <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Chuck Fipke <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Peter Fox <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Charlie Greig<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Richard Haslinger <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">H.H. \u201cSpud\u201d Huestis <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Seymour Iles <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Arthur John <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John Stollery <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Franc Joubin <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ken Konkin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Egil Lorntzsen <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bruce Mawer <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Patrick McAndless <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John McDonald <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jim McDougall <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ken McNaughton <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alan McOnie <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tom McQuillan <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gordon Milbourne <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">David Moore <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ursula Mowat <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Peter Ogryzlo <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Myron Osatenko <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mark Rebagliati <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Andy Robertson <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li 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wp-block-jormi-blocks-query-card\">\n    <div class=\"query-card-vertical-minimal group flex flex-col h-full rounded overflow-hidden\">\n                    \n                                                <a href=\"#\" data-hs-overlay=\"#murray-pezim-award\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault();\" murray-pezim-award                    class=\"group no-underline text-base block w-full\">\n                        <figure class=\"w-full h-full overflow-hidden mb-0 aspect-square\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMEAwards2024-7-1024x679.jpg\"\n                            alt=\"AME Murray Pezim Award\"\n                            class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center group-hover:scale-105 transition duration-300\"\n                            \/>\n                        <\/figure>\n                    <\/a>\n                            \n            <div class=\"grow 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          alt=\"AME Murray Pezim Award\"\n                            class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n                                \n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>For Perseverance &amp; Success in Financing Mineral Exploration<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to advancing the financing of a mineral exploration or development project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Award is open to individuals engaged in the financing of any phase of mineral exploration and development, nominated by an AME member or a member of an associated exploration and\/or mining association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When being considered for the AME Murray Pezim Award, nominees will be assessed on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Their significant contribution to the mineral exploration and mining community as individual(s) engaged in the financing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The impact of these contributions on the mineral exploration and development industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alignment with AME\u2019s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>2025 Recipient: Brandon Macdonald<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Brandon Macdonald is the recipient of the 2025 AME Murray Pezim Award for perseverance and success in financing mineral exploration for work to successfully finance Fireweed Metals Corp\u2019s critical minerals projects in 2023 in the Yukon in challenging market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Recipients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The BHP Xplor Team (Charlee Johnson, Sonia Scarselli and Libby Sharman)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Victoria Gold Finance Team \u2013 Sean Harvey, John McConnell, Marty Rendall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John Robins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">David Harquail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Richard Barclay <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mike Beley <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John Brock <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Peter Brown <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Channing Buckland <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">David Elliott <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cal Everett <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ned Goodman <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lukas H. Lundin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bob Hunter <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Clive Johnson <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Adolf H. Lundin <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John McCluskey <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ronald Netolitzky <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mark O\u2019Dea <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Murray Pezim <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Robert A. 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class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>For Excellence in Leadership and Innovation in Mineral Exploration Health &amp; Safety<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The nominee(s) will have demonstrated one or more of the following: leadership and innovation excellence in exploration safety; improvement in safety performance from year to year; and\/or demonstrated efficient and compassionate behavior in dealing with an unfortunate accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Award is open to any company, organization or individual that is involved with the mineral exploration and development industry, nominated by an AME member or a member of an associated exploration and\/or mining association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When being considered for the AME David Barr Award, nominees will be assessed on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leadership and innovation excellence in exploration safety (individual or company).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Improvement in safety performance from year to year (company).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Efficient and compassionate behavior in dealing with a tragic incident (individual or company).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The impact of their contributions on the mineral exploration and development industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alignment with AME\u2019s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2025 Recipient: <strong>KSM Mining ULC<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>KSM Mining ULC<\/strong> is recognized with the <em>AME David Barr Award<\/em> for excellence in leadership and innovation in mineral exploration health and safety for leadership in developing a collaborative approach to health and safety unifying companies and communities in the Golden Triangle area of Northwest B.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Recipients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individuals<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Archer, Cathro and Associates (1981) Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ed Beswick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Tahltan Emergency Management Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">David Barr <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Brennan Dyck (Paycore Drilling) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Graham Ennis <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Janice Fingler <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Doug Flynn <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Dave Green<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Michael Gunning <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gordon Maxwell <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bill Mercer <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ian Paterson <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Chad Smith (Paycore Drilling) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lise Tompson-Cyr <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Harvey 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class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n                                \n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>For Excellence in Global Mineral Exploration<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Awarded to those who have made a significant contribution, directly or indirectly, to enhance the mineral resources within Canada (exclusive of British Columbia and\/or the Yukon Territory) or overseas through the original application of prospecting techniques or other geoscience technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Award is open to individuals engaged in any phase of prospecting and mineral exploration within Canada (exclusive of BC and\/or Yukon) or globally, nominated by an AME member or a member of an associated exploration and\/or mining association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When being considered for the AME Colin Spence Award, nominees will be assessed on their role in projects that demonstrate strong evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">A significant contribution and\/or advancement to the enhancement of mineral resources within Canada (exclusive of BC and\/or Yukon) or in foreign countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The original application of prospecting techniques, or other geoscience technology, that contribute to the advancement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The impact of their contributions\/advances on the mineral exploration and development industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alignment with AME\u2019s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2025 Recipient: Foran Mining Corporation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Foran Mining Corporation<\/strong> is the recipient of the 2025 <em>AME Colin Spence Award<\/em> for excellence in global mineral exploration for new discoveries at the McIlvenna Bay volcanic-hosted massive sulfite (VHMS) system in Saskatchewan. Foran\u2019s Geoscience &amp; Discovery team is led by VP Exploration Erin Carswell, Exploration Manager Terry Croteau and Principal Orebody Knowledge Geologist Johan Krebs. They are supported by Head of Geoscience Marcus Tomkinson and Head of Geophysics Roland Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Recipients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Dr. Thomas Bissig<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Craig Parry, Steve Blower, Andy Carmichael, and Justin Rodko<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">R. Bob Singh and Chris Taylor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">David Adamson <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Garrett Ainsworth <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ben Ainsworth <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Callum Baxter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ross J. Beaty <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">David Broughton <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Terry Bursey <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Charles Forster <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Michael Gunning <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Dr. Tom Henricksen <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sello Kekana <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alistair McCreedy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Crystal McCullough <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Fraser McCorquodale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Joe Piekenbrock <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Duane Poliquin <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Morgan Poliquin <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jeff Pontius and the International Tower Hill team <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mark Rebagliati <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ian Russell <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Roman Shklanka <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bob Sibthorpe <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Matthew Wunder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Dr. Moira Smith<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-640 award type-award status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"h-full rounded bg-gray-50 border-gray-100 border border-solid wp-block-jormi-blocks-query-card\">\n    <div class=\"query-card-vertical-minimal group flex flex-col h-full rounded overflow-hidden\">\n                    \n                                                <a href=\"#\" data-hs-overlay=\"#robert-r-hedley-award\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault();\" robert-r-hedley-award                    class=\"group no-underline text-base block w-full\">\n                        <figure class=\"w-full h-full overflow-hidden mb-0 aspect-square\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AMEGalaAwardsParty2025-010-1024x729.jpg\"\n                            alt=\"AME Robert R. 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Hedley Award                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/h5>\n                    \n                    \n                                            <p>Awarded to those who have made significant contributions or advances in the realm of social or environmental responsibility, including contributions that increase equity, diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"flex gap-4 items-center flex-wrap\">\n                                                    <a href=\"#\" data-hs-overlay=\"#robert-r-hedley-award\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault();\" robert-r-hedley-award \n                            class=\"block w-fit font-medium underline-offset-4 hover:!text-secondary mt-4 transition duration-300 text-dark underline\" style=\"font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--base);\">\n                                Read More                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <a href=\"\/about\/awards\/nomination-process\/\" target=\"_self\"\n                                class=\"block w-fit font-medium underline-offset-4 hover:!text-secondary mt-4 transition duration-300 text-dark underline\"\n                                style=\"font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--base);\"\n                                >\n                                    Nominate Someone\n                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"robert-r-hedley-award\" class=\"text-dark z-[9999] hs-overlay hs-overlay-open:opacity-100 hs-overlay-open:duration-300 opacity-0 transition-all fixed right-0 top-0 flex justify-end h-full w-full bg-black\/50 hidden overflow-x-hidden overflow-y-auto pointer-events-none hs-overlay-open:pointer-events-auto\">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col h-full pointer-events-auto max-w-xl bg-white translate-x-full hs-overlay-open:translate-x-0 right-0 fixed top-0 transition-all duration-300 transform\">\n            <div class=\"modal-header flex justify-between items-center py-6 px-4 lg:!px-6 border-primary border-solid border-0 border-b-4\">\n                <h4 class=\"my-0\">AME Robert R. 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Hedley Award\"\n                            class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n                                \n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>For Excellence in Social and Environmental Responsibility<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sponsored by <a href=\"http:\/\/erm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ERM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Awarded to those who have made significant contributions or advances in the realm of social or environmental responsibility, including contributions that increase equity, diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Award is open to individuals or companies engaged in any aspect of mineral exploration and\/or development, who have been nominated by an AME member or member of an associated exploration and\/or mining association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When being considered for the AME Robert R. Hedley Award, nominees will be assessed on their role in projects that demonstrate strong evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">A significant contribution and\/or advancement in social and environmental responsibility, including contributions that increase equity, diversity and inclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The impact of their contributions and advances on the larger mineral exploration and development industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alignment with AME\u2019s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>2025 Recipient:\u00a0Christy Smith<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Christy Smith<\/strong> is the recipient of the 2025 <em>AME Robert R. Hedley Award<\/em> for Excellence in Social and Environmental Responsibility, sponsored by <a href=\"http:\/\/erm.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/erm.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ERM<\/a>, for her leadership in building positive and constructive relationships between companies and Indigenous communities in B.C. and across Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Recipients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Tahltan Nation Development Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lynda Smithard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Clement (Clem) Pelletier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Silvana Costa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Aboriginal Mentoring &amp; Training Association <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Matt Andrews <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Anne Ball <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Britannia Mine Museum <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Doug Brown <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Robert L. 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class=\"\">The AME Innovation Award, sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.alsglobal.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALS Global<\/a>, is open to individuals or companies engaged in the development of innovative tools and\/or processes, who have been nominated by an AME member or member of an associated exploration and\/or mining association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When being considered for the AME Innovation Award, nominees will be assessed on their role in projects that demonstrate strong evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The development of an innovative tool or process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The benefit or impact of these tools or processes on the larger mineral exploration and development industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alignment with AME\u2019s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2025 Recipient: <strong>Jean-Philippe (JP) Paiement<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Jean-Philippe (JP) Paiement<\/strong> is the recipient of the 2025 <em>AME Innovation Award<\/em>, sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsglobal.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.alsglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALS Global<\/a>, for innovations beneficial to mineral explorers for his work bridging traditional geoscience expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence as Chief Technical Officer of VRIFY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Recipients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Mike Ravella<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John McGaughey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">VRIFY Product &amp; Development Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gregory Dipple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/li><li 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Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Award is open to individuals or companies engaged in any aspect of mineral exploration and development, who have been nominated by an AME member or member of an associated exploration and\/or mining association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When being considered for the AME Special Tribute Award, nominees will be assessed on their role in projects that demonstrate strong evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Advancement in mineral exploration concepts and\/or practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Their level of influence on the advancement of the concepts and\/or practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The benefit or impact of these concepts and\/or practices on the larger mineral exploration and development industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alignment with AME\u2019s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex 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Smee<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Barry W. Smee<\/strong> is acknowledged with an AME Special Tribute for pioneering work in advancing geochemistry that has improved the detection of concealed ore bodies in B.C. and Yukon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Recipients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Maurice Colpron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Scott Gifford<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Larry Jones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ron Bernbaum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2018Lyn Anglin <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Michael Beley <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Peter Bradshaw <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Michael Burke <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Dick Campbell <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Nick Carter <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bob Cathro <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jeff Franzen <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Hu Gabrielse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ian Graham <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lew Green <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Val Greenwood <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Greater Vancouver Mining 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    \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n                                \n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>For Distinguished Service to AME<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Awarded for distinguished volunteer service to the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia resulting in a profound impact on the success or direction of AME.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Award is open to any <strong>AME member in good standing<\/strong> who has been nominated by an AME member or a member of an associated exploration and\/or mining organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When being considered for the AME Frank Woodside Gold Pan Award, nominees will be assessed on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Their distinguished volunteer service to the Association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The impact of their service on the success or direction of the Association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alignment with AME\u2019s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>2025 Recipient:<\/strong> Sean Kingsley<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Sean Kingsley<\/strong> is recognized with the <em>AME Frank Woodside Gold Pan Award<\/em> for contributions to the mineral exploration and development community through service to AME as a member of the Member and Public Outreach Committee and volunteer work to create platforms to tell the mineral exploration story, educate stakeholders, and strengthen AME\u2019s profile with both industry and the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Recipients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Rob McLeod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gerry Carlson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lana Eagle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Michael Gray<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Brian Abraham <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jim Allen 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scholarships (excluding personal scholarships for post-secondary, geology-related education) and monetary funding with a minimum of $1,500 per award for proposed public education and training programs focused on mineral exploration. The amount of funding for each application will be based not only on the merits of the proposed project and funding requests, but also on the number of quality applications in a given year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Eligibility: <\/strong>This award is open to charitable organizations in BC focused on education and outreach projects relating to mineral exploration and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Applicants who have been successful in previous years are welcome to submit new applications. Multiple applications for funding in a given year from one source, if they are of excellent quality and stand-alone projects, will be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em>*Please note AME Staff, Board, and Committee Members are not eligible to apply. The Vancouver Foundation has the right to deny funding, and all applications will be reviewed in order to meet its criteria.<\/em><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4b19819a215a532e4346e4116e0890c\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-366 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KaylanWorsnop_StewartBC-1920x1080.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KaylanWorsnop_StewartBC-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KaylanWorsnop_StewartBC-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KaylanWorsnop_StewartBC-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KaylanWorsnop_StewartBC-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KaylanWorsnop_StewartBC-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(0,0,0) 1%,rgba(0,0,0,0.56) 29%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 52%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-group-container aligncenter container p-0-tablet\n        p-0-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:auto;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--custom--container-padding);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--custom--container-padding)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group max-w-xl is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3540e7cd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-max-width max-w-md\">AME works to promote a healthy mineral exploration and development industry. Membership is a great way to engage with us, our industry; and support our efforts, while realizing the benefits associated with membership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background has-border-color has-light-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amebcdev.wpengine.com\/members-partners\/\" style=\"border-width:1px\">Membership Benefits<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-light-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/members.amebc.ca\/login.aspx\" style=\"border-width:1px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Login<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AME Awards recognize excellence in geoscience, prospecting, financing, social and environmental responsibility, health and safety, innovation and outstanding service to AME and the mineral exploration and development community. 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