Join

Supporting our Members through COVID-19

Diversity & Inclusion Award

For exceptional contribution towards improving diversity and inclusion within the mining industry

Origins & Conditions

X

Sponsored by the Environmental and Social Responsibility Society, the Diversity and Inclusion Medal recognizes exceptional contribution towards improving diversity and inclusion within the mining industry in Canada. It recognizes the efforts of an individual who through his/her efforts has helped make the mining industry a more diverse and inclusive industry for all. In order to encourage new entrants to this arena, and thereby expand the number of contributors to diversity and inclusion, preference shall be given to those candidates who have not yet been recognized or received awards related to this area, especially within CIM.

For clarity, within the concept of this award, the following definition of diversity and inclusion is used:

Diversity is any dimension that can be used to differentiate groups and people from one another including ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, education and religion.

Inclusion puts the concept and practice of diversity into action by creating an environment of involvement, respect, connection and support. Inclusion allows the richness of ideas, backgrounds and perspective to be harnessed to create value.

  1. The Diversity and Inclusion Award is awarded for exceptional contribution towards improving diversity and inclusion within the mining industry, i.e. recognition of either a very special initiative and or achievement or consistent achievements over an extended period (at least 3 years)
  2. The Award shall be presented annually and preference shall be given to an individual who have not yet been recognized, received awards or related to this area, especially within CIM.
  3. Nominations for the award shall be accompanied by signatures of at least ten (10) CIM national members.
  4. Each nomination is to be accompanied by a statement (no more than 500 words) clearly outlining the achievements and qualifications of the nominee.
  5. Adjudication of the award shall be made by the Awards Committee of the Environmental and Social Responsibility Society. This committee will consist of up to (7) Members:

    (a) Award champion – the Society Chair and/or designated ESRS member representative.  This person will manage receipt and review of nominations, help identify judges, etc. 

    (b) Chair or designated representative of the CIM diversity and inclusion committee (DAIC).

    (c) Past recipient of the award

    (d) A Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA)/ESRS joint member

    (e) A Women in Mining (WIM)/ESRS joint member

    (f) CIM student ESRS member

  6. The Committee shall designate a recipient among the nominees for presentation to CIM Council, no later than the last Council meeting held prior to the annual CIM Convention.
  7. The Awards shall be presented at the CIM Convention.
  8. All nominations properly presented shall remain in good standing for a period of three (3) years unless formally withdrawn over the signatures of a majority of members responsible for the nomination.
  9. Nominees must be CIM National Members, ESRS members preferred.

Winners

2020

David Pathe

David Pathe is the president and CEO of Sherritt International Corporation, a world leader in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with operations in Canada, Cuba and Madagascar. Pathe joined Sherritt in June 2007 as associate general Counsel and progressed through various senior roles. In 2012, he was appointed to president and CEO overseeing all of Sherritt’s operations. He has played an important role in enhancing Sherritt’s strategy to focus on strengthening its core business of being a low cost global nickel producer, balanced with its unique Cuban energy business and Cuban oil.

Pathe is committed to accelerating the advancement of women. He is a Catalyst Canada Advisory Board member and a supporter of the 30% Club campaign to promote greater gender balance on boards.

Pathe holds a B.A. from Queens University and his LL.B. from the University of British Columbia.

2019

Mafalda Arias

Mafalda Arias is the president and founder of Mafalda Arias and Associates, an organization that coaches organizations and individuals to interact, communicate and manage differences effectively. The company’s innovative training programs help build trust, reduce misunderstandings, leverage diversity and introduce collective empowerment through culture.

Prior to founding Mafalda Arias and Associates, she worked for over 15 years in various capacities in private and public companies in the mineral exploration and mining industries in Canada and South America.

Arias has a master's degree in intercultural relations from the University of the Pacific, California, and the Intercultural Communication Institute, Oregon. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Universidad de Lima, and a post-graduate certificate in international commerce From ESAN, Lima. She is certified in various intercultural assessment tools, and is on the faculty of the Intercultural Development Inventory LLC.

When she is not working, Arias can be found serving as director of the Social Practice Forum, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of CIM, and the Integrated Social Responsibility Committee of the Association of Mineral Exploration.