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We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 CIM Awards. Nominations will be accepted until November 28, 2025 23:59 EST.

 

 

Who can nominate a candidate?  

To nominate a candidate, you must be a current CIM National Member, except those who nominate for the CIM Indigenous Partnership Award.

Nominees do not have to be CIM National Members, except for those nominated for the CIM Distinguished Service Award.

How do I nominate a candidate?

Each award has its own conditions. Please ensure that the nominee meets the criteria. 

  1. See the Awards by Category to find out more about each award and what it takes to submit a complete nomination.
  2. Click on the Nominate a candidate button on the Award page.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete your nomination. 

CIM Awards by Category 

IMPORTANT:

To submit a nomination for the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Awards, please click here.

The John T. Ryan Safety Trophies nomination process is a separate one. For nominations, please contact your local chief mines inspector, or the John T. Ryan secretary Tom Demorest.

To submit a nomination for the Hatch-CIM Mining & Minerals Project Development Safety Award, please click here.

To submit a nomination for the John T. Postle Award for MRMR and Mining Studies Excellence, the A.O. Dufresne Exploration Achievement Award, the J.C. Sproule Northern Exploration Award and the Barlow Medal for Best Geological Paper, please email mrmrs@cim.org (please be sure to write the award name in the subject line).

Supporting documents

Each nomination must include:

• A minimum of three (3) written and signed recommendations (minimum 250 words each) Guidelines for Reference Letters

• The candidate's curriculum vitae or biography

 

 

Nominate a Candidate 

Additional Information

You may edit your entry after submitting, up until the entry deadline.

Please make sure all your personal details are entered accurately, including contact details.

You are eligible to enter more than one category if the work submitted meets the criteria.

Support:

If you have any questions on the entry process, please contact Julie Stuart at programs@cim.org or call 1-514-939-2710, extension 1306.

Past Award Winners 

Member Spotlight

Emily Tetzlaff

Principal Scientist, EHS
CIM Student Poster Winner, 2024

As a doctoral student sharing my work on health and safety in mining, it was an honour to be recognized by an industry that prioritizes safety and research. Presenting on the Expo floor and interacting with judges, attendees, and fellow students was incredibly valuable. Their questions challenged my knowledge, encouraged me to consider applications, and sparked ideas for future work. Overall, it was a great opportunity to connect with the mining industry.