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2021 SME/AIME
Awards
Program
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 1
2020-2021 SME/AIME AWARDS
SME/AIME Awards
AIME Honorary Member Award pg. 3
Frank F. Aplan Medal pg. 4
James Douglas Gold Medal pg. 4
Hal Williams Hardinge Award pg. 5
Mineral Economics Award pg. 5
Mineral Industry Education Award pg. 6
Erskine Ramsay Medal Award pg. 6
Robert H. Richards Award pg. 7
William L. Saunders Gold Medal pg. 7
Charles F. Rand Memorial Gold Medal pg. 8
Robert Earll McConnell Award pg. 8
Rossiter W. Raymond Award pg. 9
SME Awards
Robert M. Dreyer Award pg. 9
Robert E. Murray Innovation Award pg. 10
WAAIME Founders Award pg. 10
Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) Leadership Award pg. 10
MEC SME Organization Recognition Award pg. 11
MEC Partnership Appreciation Award pg. 11
President’s Citations pg. 12–13
Ivan B. Rahn Education Award pg. 13
Syd S. Peng and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award pg. 14
MEC Student Chapter Award pg. 14
SME Outstanding Student Chapter Award pg. 15
SME/NSSGA Student Design Competition pg. 15
SME Metallic Student Design Competition pg. 15
Special Recognition
Past President’s Plaque to Robert W. Schafer pg. 17
2021 Class of SME Fellows:
John R. Ackerman Catherine A. Joyner
Daniel T. Eyde Richard J. Lambert pg. 17–18
2020-2021 SME Division Award Recipients pg. 19–20
2020-2021 SME Division Scholarship Recipients pg. 21–23
2020-2021 SME Foundation Scholarship Recipients pg. 23
2 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAMAIME HONORARY MEMBER AWARD
2021 SME Recipients
The 2021 SME recipients of the AIME Honorary Member Award are Barbara J. Arnold, Timothy D. Arnold,
J. Steven Gardner, and Mary M. Poulton
Barbara J. Arnold in recognition of her dedication and perseverance in developing a stronger and
more vibrant SME Foundation, continuing through her exemplary service as 2018 SME President.
Timothy D. Arnold for his demonstrated service to SME and his exceptional professional
achievements in the Mining Industry.
J. Steven Gardner for outstanding professional contributions of as an entrepreneur, engineer,
and mining executive, as well as his steadfast leadership in SME.
Mary M. Poulton for her foresight in recognizing the critical need for additional faculty and
research funding in Mining Engineering and driving SME’s programs toward potential solutions
and her commitment to recruiting and educating the next generation of mining engineers.
History
AIME Honorary Membership is one of the highest honors that the Institute can bestow on an individual.
It is awarded periodically in appreciation of outstanding service to the Institute or in recognition of
distinguished scientific or engineering achievement in the fields embracing the activities of AIME. The
first conferral of Honorary Membership occurred in 1872, one year after the founding of AIME.
Past Recipients – All AIME Member Societies
Jessica Elzea Kogel (2020) Randy Skagen (2015) Michael Karmis (2010) Sadad I. Al-Husseini (2001)
John O. Marsden (2019) Thaddeus Massalski (2015) Raja V. Ramani (2010) W. John Lee (2001)
Christine Ehlig-Economides William H. Wilkinson (2015) Robert G.H. Lee (2010) Dennis E. Gregg (2000)
(2018) Ta Li (2015) James P. Brill (2009) Donald W. Gentry (2000)
Behrooz Fattahi (2018) Mary F. Wheeler (2014) Joseph E. Warren (2009) John L. Gidley (2000)
Joyce Holtzclaw (2018) Albert C. Reynolds, Jr. (2014) Abbas Firoozabadi (2009) Gerald E. Sherrod (1999)
C. Susan Howes (2018) Thomas K. Perkins (2014) Alain Gringarten (2009) Noel D. Rietman (1999)
Mridul Kumar (2018) S.M. Farouq Ali (2014) Maurice C. Fuerstenau R. Lyn Arscott (1998)
Stefan Z. Miska (2018) Ali H. Dogru (2014) (2009) John K. Hammes (1998)
Steven Hansen (2018) Adam T. Bourgoyne, Jr. (2014) Alan W. Cramb (2009) Arlie M. Skov (1998)
Thomas J. Russo (2018) Haydn H. Murray (2014) Milton E. Wadsworth (2009) Willis A. Heath (1997)
Subhash Mahajan (2018) Roderick I.L. Guthrie (2014) David K. Matlock (2008) Robert C. Earlougher, Jr. (1997)
Tresa M. Pollock (2018) William P. Barker (2014) Robert C. Freas (2008) Necmettin Mungan (1997)
Drew A. Meyer (2018) David Seidman (2014) Robert H. Wagoner (2008) Khalid Aziz (1996)
Dongxiao Zhang (2017) Fred I. Stalkup (2013) Gary A. Pope (2008) Thomas V. Falkie (1996)
Sidney S. Smith, Sr. (2017) Giovanni Paccaloni (2013) Kenneth E. Arnold (2008) Morris E. Fine (1996)
Dean S. Oliver (2017) Medhat M. Kamal (2013) Elmond L. Claridge (2008) F. Kenneth Iverson (1996)
Alexander A. Neyin (2017) Emmanuel O. Egbogah (2013) Dato’ Mohamad Idris Mansor James R. Jorden (1995)
Robert Gordon Moore (2017) Kate Hadley Baker (2013) (2008) Hossein Kazemi (1995)
Anil Kumar (2017) Turgay Ertekin (2013) Robert E. Murray (2007) William E. Brigham (1994)
Akhil Datta-Gupta (2017) Ali R. Al-Jarwan (2013) Alan Lawley (2007) John M. Campbell, Sr. (1994)
William P. Breedlove (2017) Gerald R. Heffernan (2013) Richard J. Fruehan (2007) Orville D. Gaither (1994)
Andrew S. Harshaw (2017) Indira Samarasekera (2013) Don W. Green (2007) Charles S. Matthews (1993)
Richard P. Teets Jr. (2017) Bhakta B. Rath (2013) Roland N. Horne (2007) Charles L. Bare (1993)
Hugh Miller (2017) Nikhil C. Trivedi (2013) David R. Keith (2007) Marvin L. Katz (1993)
Art Schweizer (2017) Andrew A. Young (2012) Roy H. Koerner (2007) Harold W. Paxton (1992)
Reza Abbascian (2017) G. Paul Willhite (2012) Larry W. Lake (2006) M. R. J. Wyllie (1992)
Rohit Trivedi (2017) L. Kent Thomas (2012) Edward H. Mayer (2006) Frank F. Aplan (1992)
Daniel Moos (2016) Iraj Ershaghi (2012) James L. Rike (2006) Charles W. Arnold (1992)
Sunil Kokal (2016) Ian Sadler (2012) Stephen A. Holditch (2006) Ted M. Geffen (1992)
C. Shah Kabir (2016) David E. Laughlin (2012) Merton C. Flemings (2006) Howard N. Hubbard (1992)
Ali A. Daneshy (2016) George Luxbacher (2012) Roshan Boman Bhappu (2006) Alexander McLean (1992)
James R. Arnold (2016) Yannis C. Yortsos (2011) Leonard G. Nelson (2006) T. Don Stacy (1991)
Siegfried Hecker (2016) Egbert U. Imomoh (2011) Dr. Fernando Samaniego-Verduzco Marshall B. Standing (1991)
Dale Heinz (2016) William M. Cobb (2011) (2005) Basil P. Kantzer (1991)
John N. Murphy (2016) Theodore F. Lyon (2011) Farouk A. Kenawy (2005) G. William Knepshield (1990)
Emmanuel Garland (2015) Barbara A. Filas (2011) George H. Sawyer (2004) Michael Prats (1990)
DeAnn Craig (2015) Eve Sprunt (2010) Donald W. Peaceman (2004) Kermit E. Brown (1990)
Thomas A. Blasingame (2015) Fikri J. Kuchuk (2010) Peter Gaffney (2003) William Hurst (1990)
J.J. Azar (2015) Valery I. Graifer (2010) Rajagopal S. Raghavan (2003) Arlen L. Edgar (1989)
Syed A. Ali (2015) Cesare Colamasi (2010) J. P. Hirth (2002) Douglas W. Fuerstenau (1989)
Hazim H. Abass (2015) Ram G. Agarwal (2010) Jacques Bosio (2002) John P. Hammond (1989)
Bernt S. Aadnoy (2015) Y. Austin Chang (2010) Edgar C. Capen (2002) Kenneth W. Robbins (1989)
This is a list of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full list please visit www.aimehq.org/programs-/honors-awards
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 3SME/AIME FRANK F. APLAN AWARD
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the SME/AIME Frank F. Aplan Award is Nikhil C. Trivedi
Nikhil receives the Frank F. Aplan Award “For outstanding technical contributions to the field of
mineral engineering, especially in advancing the commercialization of innovative ultra-fine particle
technology in industrial mineral applications and creation of valued industrial mineral products.”
History
The Frank F. Aplan Award was established in 1989 and recognizes engineering or scientific
contributions that further the understanding of the technology of coal and/or mineral engineering.
Eligible areas of recognition include agglomeration, classification, comminution, electrical and magnetic
separation, flocculation and sedimentation, froth flotation, and other related processing operations.
Past Recipients
Edwin H. Bentzen III (2020) Bhupendra K. Parekh (2010) Maurice C. Fuerstenau (1999)
Jaisen N. Kohmuench (2019) Courtney A. Young (2009) Richard Hogg (1998)
Chen-Luh Lin (2018) Rick Q. Honaker (2008) Brij M. Moudgil (1997)
S.A. Ravishankar (2017) Gerald H. Luttrell (2007) Klaus Schoenert (1996)
David G. Osborne (2016) Subhash Chander (2006) John A. Herbst (1995)
Robert C. Bratton (2015) Dr. D. R. Nagaraj (2005) Albert W. Deurbrouck (1994)
Michael J. Mankosa (2014) Larry G. Twidwell (2004) Parkash C. Kapur (1993)
Barbara J. Arnold (2013) Jan D. Miller (2003) Ponisseril Somasundaran (1992)
Peter J. Bethell (2013) S. Komar Kawatra (2002) Thomas P. Meloy (1991)
Not given (2012) Not given (2001) Douglas W. Fuerstenau (1990)
Not given (2011) Not given (2000) Frank F. Aplan (1989)
SME/AIME JAMES DOUGLAS GOLD MEDAL
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the SME/AIME James Douglas Gold Medal is Maurits Van Camp.
Maurits receives the medal as a “visionary leader and entrepreneur who has dedicated his professional
life to develop innovative technological solutions and promote collaboration between industry, academia
and governmental organizations.”
History
The James Douglas Gold Medal was established in 1922. The award recognizes distinguished
achievement in nonferrous metallurgy, including both the beneficiation of ores and the alloying and
utilization of nonferrous metals. Dr. James Douglas, founder of Phelps Dodge Corporation and twice
President of AIME, was also an AIME Honorary Member. He was an industrialist, a mining engineer,
a metallurgical engineer and a noted inventor of metallurgical equipment.
Past Recipients
James N. Orlich (2020) Wolfgang Baum (2009) John Edward Dutrizac (1998)
Jiann-Yang Hwang (2019) Corale L. Brierley (2008) Kwadwo Osseo-Asare (1997)
Michael S. Moats (2018) John P. Hager (2007) Not given (1996)
William F. Riggs (2017) Charles H. Bucknam (2006) Peter Tarassoff (1995)
Daniel W. Kappes (2016) Not given (2005) Not given (1994)
Uday Bhanu Pal (2015) James Evans (2004) J. Brent Hiskey (1993)
Barry J. Welch (2014) David J. Lloyd (2003) James T. Staley (1992)
Patrick R. Taylor (2013) K. Marc Le Vier (2002) Vladimir N. Mackiw (1991)
Not given (2012) H. Y. Sohn (2001) Siegfried S. Hecker (1990)
Not given (2011) Kenneth A. Brunk (2000) Joe E. House (1989)
James C. Williams (2010) Carlos M. Diaz (1999)
These are lists of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full lists please visit www.aimehq.org/programs-/honors-awards
4 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAMSME/AIME HAL WILLIAMS HARDINGE AWARD
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the SME/AIME Hal Williams Hardinge Award is Srinivas Veeramasuneni.
Srinivas receives the award “For outstanding and exemplary leadership toward research and
innovation in the field of industrial minerals utilized in building materials industry.”
History
The Hal Williams Hardinge Award was established in 1958 to recognize outstanding achievement in
the field of industrial minerals.
Past Recipients
Marc A. Herpfer (2020) Ian R. Wilson (2009) Ihor A. Kunasz (1998)
Jessica Elzea Kogel (2019) Richard B. Berg (2008) George S. Austin (1997)
Robert J. Pruett (2018) Robert C. Freas (2007) James F. Westcott (1996)
Not given (2017) Fred G. Heivilin (2006) Lawrence R. Rooney (1995)
Not given (2016) Peter W. Harben (2005) Oscar M. Wicken (1994)
William H. Langer (2015) A. Frank Alsobrook (2004) Colin M. Bristow (1993)
William J. Miles (2014) James M. Barker (2003) Keith G. Papke (1992)
Sarkis G. Ampian (2013) Nikhil C. Trivedi (2002) Immo H. Redeker (1991)
Dennis P. Bryan (2012) William F. Moll (2001) Frank C. Appleyard (1990)
Mike O’Driscoll (2011) John F. Burst (2000) James R. Dunn (1989)
Drew A. Meyer (2010) C. Sheldon Thompson (1999)
SME/AIME MINERAL ECONOMICS AWARD
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the SME/AIME Mineral Economics Award is Keith N. Spence.
Keith receives the Mineral Economics Award, “In recognition of his years of dedication and outstanding
contributions to establishing consistent, recognized standards for mineral project valuation, especially
in the development of CIMVAL; and for his contributions to international mining valuation standards,
including IMVAL.”
History
The Mineral Economics Award was established in 1965 and is given in recognition of distinguished
contributions in the advancement of mineral economics.
Past Recipients
John M. Stermole (2020) D. Ronald Harrell (2009) Robert S. Thompson (1999)
Michael D. Doggett (2019) Jean-Michel M. Rendu (2008) Donald W. Gentry (1998)
Trevor R. Ellis (2018) William P. Imrie (2007) Firoze E. Katrak (1997)
Ronald L. Lewis (2017) Christopher F.M. Twigge-Molecey Edgar C. Capen (1996)
David R. Hammond (2016) (2006) Not Given (1995)
Not given (2015) Not Given (2005) Helmut A. Merklein (1994)
Graham A. Davis (2014) Not Given (2004) Paul Alain Bailly (1993)
Roussos Dimitrakopoulos (2013) John P. Andrews (2003) Menelaos D. Hassialis (1992)
Franklin Stermole (2012) B. P. Huddleston (2002) Not Given (1991)
Phillip Crowson (2011) Forrest A. Garb (2001) John Lohrenz (1990)
Roderick Eggert (2010) DeVerle P. Harris (2000) John M. Campbell, Sr. (1989)
These are lists of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full lists please visit www.aimehq.org/programs-/honors-awards
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 5SME/AIME MINERAL INDUSTRY EDUCATION AWARD
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the SME/AIME Mineral Industry Education Award is Erik C. Westman.
Eric receives this citation as “a pioneer and educator in developing time-lapse, three-
dimensional imaging to the underground rock mass due to the mining process to improve
mining health and safety in the mineral industry.”
History
The Mineral Industry Education Award was established in 1950 and is given for distinguished
contributions to the advancement of mineral industry education.
Past Recipients
Ramana G. Reddy (2020) Mary M. Poulton (2009) Robert S. Schechter (1998)
Manoj K. Mohanty (2019) Michael Karmis (2008) Jan D. Miller (1997)
Rick Honaker (2018) Greg T. Adel (2007) Lyman L. Handy (1996)
Hugh B. Miller (2017) Ponisseril Somasundaran (2006) Thomas P. Meloy (1995)
Courtney A. Young (2016) John Sturgul (2005) Richard C. Bradt (1994)
Jon J. Kellar (2015) Stanley M. Howard (2004) Ernest Peters (1993)
Spencer Rowe Titley (2014) William G. Davenport (2003) Frank F. Aplan (1992)
Not given (2013) W. John Lee (2002) Donald W. Gentry (1991)
Sukumar Bandopadhyay (2012) Larry G. Twidwell (2001) John R. Hoskins (1990)
Christopher J. Bise (2011) Kenneth N. Han (2000) Maurice C. Fuerstenau (1989)
Clayton V. Deutsch (2010) Raja V. Ramani (1999)
SME/AIME ERSKINE RAMSAY MEDAL AWARD
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the SME/AIME Erskine Ramsay Medal Award is Frank Calandra Jr.
Frank receives the Ramsay Medal “For distinguished achievement in coal mining as an icon in coal
mine safety, advancing ground control technology and saving countless lives.”
History
The Erskine Ramsay Medal Award was established in 1948 to recognize distinguished achievements
in coal mining, including bituminous coal and anthracite.
Past Recipients
Keith A. Heasley (2020) Lewis V. Wade (2009) Irl F. Engelhardt (1998)
Sukumar Bandopadhyay (2019) Garold R. Spindler (2008) E. Morgan Massey (1997)
J. Steven Gardner (2018) Royce J. Watts (2007) B. R. Brown (1996)
Vladislav Kecojevic (2017) Donovan F. Symonds (2006) J. E. “Jack” Katlic (1995)
John N. Murphy (2016) Raja V. Ramani (2005) R. Eugene Samples (1994)
Wen H. Su (2015) Fredrick D. Palmer (2004) John T. Boyd (1993)
Christopher Mark (2014) Stanley C. Suboleski (2003) John L. Schroder, Jr. (1992)
Michael Karmis (2013) Syd S. Peng (2002) Thomas V. Falkie (1991)
Chris Bise (2012) Robert E. Murray (2001) Otes Bennett, Jr. (1990)
Michael J. Sapko (2011) Robert L. Frantz (2000) Joseph W. Leonard (1989)
Joseph A. Main (2010) Eugene R. Palowitch (1999)
These are lists of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full lists please visit www.aimehq.org/programs-/honors-awards
6 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAMSME/AIME ROBERT H. RICHARDS AWARD
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the SME/AIME Robert H. Richards Award is Michael J. Mankosa.
Michael’s award citation reads: “For outstanding contributions to applied research,
engineering development and commercial deployment of advanced separation systems for
the mineral processing industries.”
History
The Robert H. Richards Award, established in 1948, is given to recognize achievement in any
form, which unmistakably furthers the art of mineral beneficiation in any of its branches.
Past Recipients
James L. Vanderbeek (2020) Timothy R. Snider (2008) Anthony G. Moon (1996)
Jaime E. Sepulveda (2019) Roe-Hoan Yoon (2007) Brij M. Moudgil (1995)
Hans Von Michaelis (2018) James R. Arnold (2006) Bernard J. Scheiner (1994)
S A. Ravishankar (2017) John O. Marsden (2005) John A. Herbst (1993)
Robert Dunne (2016) Bhupendra K. Parekh (2004) Laurence D. Hartzog (1992)
Rick Q. Honaker (2015) Terence P. McNulty (2003) Jan D. Miller (1991)
John G. Mansanti (2014) Kenneth N. Han (2002) Andrew L. Mular (1990)
Nick Hazen (2013) Edward C. Dowling, Jr. (2001) A. Tobey Yu (1989)
Gerald H. Luttrell (2012) S. Komar Kawatra (2000)
Gary L. Simmons (2011) Douglas N. Halbe (1999)
Ronald O. Harma (2010) Ronald L. Wiegel (1998)
D. Erik Spiller (2009) Vernon R. Degner (1997)
SME/AIME WILLIAM LAWRENCE SAUNDERS GOLD MEDAL
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the SME/AIME William Lawrence Saunders Gold Medal is Ta M. Li.
Ta receives the Saunders Award “For exceptional advocacy of the global minerals industry and for
sustained leadership and dedication to SME and AIME.”
History
The William Lawrence Saunders Gold Medal, established in 1927, recognizes distinguished
achievement in mining other than coal. The term “mining” includes the production of metals as
well as nonmetallic minerals.
Past Recipients
Harry M. Parker (2020) Patrick Ryan (2009) Donald V. Fites (1998)
Timothy D. Arnold (2019) Stanley Dempsey (2008) Hugo T. Dummett (1997)
John D. Wiebmer (2018) Not given (2007) Leonard Harris (1996)
Phillips S. Baker (2017) James L. Madson (2006) J. Burgess Winter (1995)
Ronald L. Parratt (2016) F. Steven Mooney (2005) T. Peter Philip (1994)
William M. Zisch (2015) Paul C. Jones (2004) Kenneth J. Barr (1993)
Timothy J. Haddon (2014) Thomas J. O’Neil (2003) Philip C. Walsh (1992)
Ronald W. Thiessen (2013) Robert W. Schafer (2002) G. Frank Joklik (1991)
Ronald W. Guill (2012) Richard T. Moolick (2001) Milton H. Ward (1990)
Harry F. Cougher (2011) Robert N. Hickman (2000) Richard J. Stoehr (1989)
Douglas B. Silver (2010) Not given (1999)
These are lists of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full lists please visit www.aimehq.org/programs-/honors-awards
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 7SME/AIME CHARLES F. RAND MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the SME/AIME Charles F. Rand Memorial Gold Medal is John M. Marek.
John receives the Rand Award “For his exceptional leadership in managing a premiere consulting group
who exemplifies the highest standards of integrity and service and is an outstanding example of best
industry practice for the global mining community.”
History
The Charles F. Rand Memorial Gold Medal Award, established in 1932, recognizes distinguished
achievement in mining administration, regarding mining in its broad sense to include metallurgy and
petroleum.
Past Recipients
Hugh E. Harvey Jr. (2020) Claudio Descalzi (2012) Donald G. Russell (2000)
Alexander J. Davidson (2019) Jack Thompson (2012) M. Thomas Moore (1999)
Scott D. Sheffield (2018) Richard C. Adkerson (2011) Douglas C. Yearley (1998)
Gary J. Goldberg (2018) Robert A. Dickinson (2010) M. Scott Kraemer (1997)
Nasir K. Al-Naimi (2017) Guy G. Dufresne (2009) George A. Mealey (1996)
Harry M. (Red) Conger (2017) C. Kevin McArthur (2008) Pertti Voutilainen (1995)
David A. T. Donohue (2016) Tom O’Neil (2007) Not given (1994)
J. Brett Harvey (2016) Wayne W. Murdy (2006) Charles G. Preble (1993)
Amin H. Nasser (2015) Not given (2005) Fred H. Poettmann (1992)
Thomas V Falkie (2015) K. Terry Koonce (2004) G. Robert Durham (1991)
Andrew Gould (2014) David F. Mothersill (2003) Harry M. Conger (1990)
Sara Akbar (2013) Walter Curlook (2002) Mervyn A. Upham (1989)
Arthur A. Schweizer (2013) William G. Lowrie (2001)
SME/AIME THE ROBERT EARLL MCCONNELL AWARD
2021 Recipient
Not given this year.
History
The Robert Earll McConnell Award was established in 1968 and recognizes significant contributions that
tend to advance a nation’s standard of living or replenish its natural resource base. Such significant
contributions may be represented by discovery of a major source of mineral supply, by development of
an engineering process to extend present minerals supplies, or outstanding engineering contributions
that, in other ways, enhance the standard of living.
Past Recipients
Not given (2020) Diran Apelian (2010) Richard L. Lawson (1997)
Not given (2019) James J. Metcalf (2009) John T. Williamson (1996)
Ali Ghalambor (2018) J. Steven Whisler (2008) Ronald L. Geer (1995)
Nikhil C. Trivedi (2018) Bernard J. Fedak (2007) Frank J. Schuh (1994)
Charles R. Williams II (2017) Don J. Glenister (2006) T. S. Ary (1993)
Yuri F. Makogon (2016) Not given (2005) Michael Korchynsky (1992)
David B. George (2015) William L. Fisher (2004) Not given (1991)
Not given (2014) Kenji Kato (2003) Edward J. Dulis (1990)
Theodore M. Streit (2013) L. Kent Thomas (2002) L. W. Holm (1989)
Larry Watters (2013) Franklin M. Orr, Jr. (2001)
Joseph Iannicelli (2012) J. David Lowell (2000)
Norman R. Warpinski (2012) Robin J. Hickson (1999)
Ben W. Ebenhack (2011) R. Lyn Arscott (1998)
These are lists of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full lists please visit www.aimehq.org/programs-/honors-awards
8 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAMSME/AIME ROSSITER W. RAYMOND AWARD
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the Rossiter W. Raynond Award is Emily J. Haas for her paper, “Quick
fixes to improve workers’ health: Results using engineering assessment technology,” Mining
Engineering (2017) 69(7):105-109.
History
The Rossiter W. Raymond Memorial Award was established in 1945 and recognizes the best paper
published by AIME in a given period where the lead author is a member under 35 years of age. This
award honors one of the Institute’s founders who served as President and Secretary and was an Honorary
Member. In addition to being a consulting mining engineer, Raymond was a practicing lawyer, sailor,
soldier, writer, orator, editor, theologian, teacher, novelist and chess player.
Past Recipients
Lu Chi and Zoya Heidari (2019) Rafaella Paparcone) (2011) Nicholas J. Welham (2001)
Jackie Leung (2018) Kimberly A. Lewandowski and Jonggeun Choe (2000)
Joydeep Sengupta (2018) S. Komar Kawatra (2010) Srinivas Veeramasuneni (1999)
Aaron Noble (2017) Rajen S. Sidhu and Paul J. Taylor (1998)
William Joost (2016) Nikhilesh Chawla (2009) Ronald G. Iacocca (1997)
Ibrahim Fathi and Andrew J. Elliott (2008) Not given (1996)
I. Yucel Akkutlu (2015) Cynthia L. Dinwiddie (2007) Not given (1995)
Pallava Kaushik and Jeffrey S. Kroner (2006) Robert W. Hyland Jr. (1994)
Hongbin Yin (2014) Matthew R. Barnett (2005) Not given (1993)
Timothy W. Beck (2013) Christopher R. Clarkson (2005) Akhil Datta Gupta (1992)
David J. Rowenhorst and David P. Hoydick (2004) Brian G. Thomas (1991)
Alexis C. Lewis (2012) Carl J. Boehlert (2003) Kwai S. Chan (1990)
Markus J. Buehler (co-author Christopher Schuh (2002) Zuma Omoregie (1989)
This is a list of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full list please visit www.aimehq.org/programs-/honors-awards
ROBERT M. DREYER AWARD
2020 Recipient
The 2020 recipient of the Robert M. Dreyer Award is William H. Wilkinson.
William receives the Dreyer Award “For his outstanding record of success in applied economic geology
and his extensive involvement in major mine discovery.”
History
The Robert M. Dreyer Award, established in 1999, recognizes outstanding achievements in applied
economic geology, which must have been accomplished through commercial exploration or
development of metalliferous and/or non-metalliferous mineral deposits.
Past Recipients
Donald L. Taylor (2019) Peter K. M. Megaw (2012) Charles E. Fipke (2005)
Dennis P. Bryan (2018) Thomas C. Patton (2011) Roy Woodall (2004)
Robert W. Schafer (2017) William Lindqvist (2010) Merwin Bernstein (2003)
Ronald L. Parratt (2016) Stephen Leary (2009) John P. Hunt (2002)
Donald E. Ranta (2015) C. Mark Rebagliati (2008) Leo J. Miller (2001)
Robert J. Kellie (2014) John S. Livermore (2007) J. David Lowell (2000)
Ihor A. Kunasz (2013) Andy B. Wallace (2007)
Daniel Wood (2013) Anton G. Esterhuizen (2006)
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 9ROBERT E. MURRAY INNOVATION AWARD
2020 Recipient
The 2020 recipient of the Robert E. Murray Innovation Award is James D. Humphrey.
James D. Humphrey receives the Robert E. Murray Innovation Award for his leadership and contributions
in helping to advance autonomous haulage.
History
The Robert E. Murray Innovation Award was established in 2017 to recognize individuals or organizations
who advance the mining industry through the implementation of technical innovation, changing the mining
industry through inclusion or adaptation of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes.
Past Recipients
Innovative Wireless Technologies (2019)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (2018)
WAAIME FOUNDERS AWARD
2020 Recipient
Eugenia Lomelín is being recognized with the WAAIME Founders Award.
“In recognition of exemplary service to the Mexico DF and Torreon Sections, fundraising and building their
endowment funds for the benefit of students while strengthening relationships between North American
and South American Members, and for being the only International Honorary Member, we, the Executive
Committee, commend her on her faithful and continuous dedication to furthering the goals and purposes
of WAAIME since joining in 1971.”
History
The Founders Award was established by the WAAIME Division in 2014 to be presented to a person in
recognition of their exemplary service to WAAIME and its goals. This award is designed to recognize those
members who have contributed significantly to a local section, the national board/committee, or to further
the goals and purposes as set forth in WAAIME’s incorporation.
Past Recipients
Lydia M. Hull (2019) Winnell Burt (2017) Veronica Yovanne Brahm (2015)
Elisabeth M. Price (2018) Jean O. Davin (2016) Bonnie McMorris (2014)
MINERALS EDUCATION COALITION LEADERSHIP AWARD
2020 Recipient
The 2020 recipient of the Minerals Education Coalition Leadership award is Charles L. Zimmerman.
Charles receives this award “In recognition for his dedication and leadership in outreach education for
Scouts and the public on the importance of minerals and mining.”
History
The Minerals Education Coalition Leadership Award was established in 2012. The award honors an
individual SME member who has provided leadership to advance the mission of the Minerals Education
Coalition (MEC) and has personally been involved in the delivery of MEC programs and/or activities.
Past Recipients
Kurt P. Doran (2019) Corie Ekholm (2016) Julie Lucas (2013)
Pamela A. K. Wilkinson (2018) Kenneth Reid (2015) Richard A. Beach (2012)
Melissa L. H. Martinie (2017) Angie Harmon (2014)
10 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAMMINERALS EDUCATION COALITION
SME ORGANIZATION RECOGNITION AWARD
2020 Recipient
Not given this year.
History
The Minerals Education Coalition SME Organization Recognition Award was established in 2012.
The award recognizes an SME group effort that has demonstrated active involvement with the
MEC’s efforts either through development and use of educational materials with K-12 teachers
and students or public outreach and awareness about mining and minerals.
Past Recipients
Northern Minnesota Subsection of SME (2019) Colorado Section of SME (2016)
SME Central Appalachian Section in Pittsburgh Section of SME (2015)
collaboration with University of Kentucky Florida Section of SME (2014)
Explosives Research Team (UKRET) (2018) Minnesota Section of SME (2013)
Washington D.C Section of SME (2017)
MINERALS EDUCATION COALITION PARTNERSHIP
APPRECIATION AWARD
2020 Recipient
The 2020 recipient of the Minerals Education Coalition Partnership Appreciation Award is
Kentucky Coal Association, Tyler White, President.
“Kentucky Coal Association and its President, Tyler White, are receiving this award for their service
to improve the public perception of mining. The association has provided educational leadership,
training and funding for students across the state.”
History
The Minerals Education Coalition Partnership Appreciation Award was established in 2012 and
recognizes a non-SME individual or organization that has exemplified support for the MEC’s
mission, either through development and use of educational materials with K-12 teachers and
students, or public outreach and awareness about mining and minerals.
Past Recipients
Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (2019)
Minnesota Museum of Mining (2018)
Minerals Research Laboratory (2017)
Amautas Mineros Association (2016)
Daphne D. LaPointe of the Nevada Bureau of Mines (2015)
Paradise Valley Unified School District’s Mine Zone Program (2014)
Women in Mining Education Foundation (2013)
Mining Foundation of the Southwest (2012)
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 11PRESIDENT’S CITATION
2020 Recipients
The 2020 recipients of the President’s Citation Award are
C. Dale Elifrits
The Society recognizes Dale Elifrits for 34 years of exceptional service to SME. Most notably, Dale
is recognized for his extensive support of SME in the ABET initiative. He was a member of the SME
Board of Directors, the SME Foundation Board of Trustees, and is an active member of MEC, and
SME’s Move Mining Program.
Kimberly F. Morrison
The Society recognizes Kimberly Morrison for her outstanding leadership in establishing the
SME Tailings and Waste Management Standing Committee and its critically important initiatives,
including broad-based dissemination of best practices, notably the Tailings Management
Handbook.
David Shaddrick
The Society recognizes David Shaddrick for his role in leading a grassroots effort to promote
and advocate on behalf of the exploration industry in Nevada as President of the Nevada Mineral
Exploration Coalition.
History
The President’s Citation Award was established in 1978 and recognizes a significant individual
contribution to the Society. Recipients are selected at the discretion of the SME President.
Past Recipients
Barbara Filas (2019) Angie M. Harmon (2011) Jean Michel M. Rendu (2004)
Marc LeVier (2019) Mary D. Korpi (2011) Raymond L. Lowrie (2004)
Chee Theng (2018) Marie Patterson (2011) John J. Orologio (2003)
Mary M. Poulton (2018) Charles L. Morgan (2011) David D. Lauriski (2002)
Thomas A. Hethmon (2018) Karynne C. Morgan (2011) Drew A. Meyer (2002)
Bruce E. Huber (2018) John C. Wiltshire (2011) Douglas B. Silver (2001)
Douglass Scott Barr (2017) Richard J. Lambert (2011) Leonard Harris (2001)
Charles Fairhurst (2017) Jessica Elzea Kogel (2010) Barbara A. Filas (2000)
Abani R. Samal (2017) Michael Korb (2010) Robert E. Murray (1999)
Harry M. Parker (2016) Gary C. Huber (2010) James D. Mulryan (1998)
Mark N. Savit (2016) Hassan El-Shall (2010) Dirk J. A. VanZyl (1997)
John O. Marsden (2015) Rohini Sharma (2010) Lee W. Saperstein (1997)
WAAIME (2015) Carol Russell (2009) Lee R. Rice (1997)
Hugh B. Miller (2014) Deborah J. Shields (2009) Bill A. Hancock (1996)
Courtney A. Young (2014) Dayan J. Anderson (2009) Theodore M. Gurr (1996)
Stanley T. Krukowski (2013) George L. Richardson (2009) Eileen Ashworth (1996)
Andrea K. Martin (2013) Bill A. Hancock (2009) Not given (1995)
John N. Murphy (2013) Courtney A. Young (2008) Brij M. Moudgil (1994)
Robert J. Pruett (2013) Joseph M. Driscoll (2008) William M. Shepard (1993)
Robert V. Washnock (2013) Raja V. Ramani (2008) Donald E. Ranta (1993)
Red Conger (2012) S. Komar Kawatra (2007) Jean-Michel Rendu (1992)
Gary L. Skaggs (2012) Robert S. Shoemaker (2007) Arthur E. Schnaufer (1992)
Richard Whiting (2012) Nikhil Trivedi (2006) T. S. Ary (1991)
Gen Bodnar (2011) John N. Murphy (2006) Not given (1990)
Michael D. Sheahan (2011) K. Marc Le Vier (2006) Gordon C. Presley (1989)
Pamela K. Wilkinson (2011) Randall Weeks (2005)
Steven J. Gardner (2011) Daniel T. Eyde (2005)
This is a list of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full list please visit smenet.org/awards
12 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAMPRESIDENT’S CITATION FOR LOCAL
SECTION SERVICE AWARD
2020 Recipient
The 2020 recipient of the President’s Citation for Local Section Service Award is
Tim Alch, SME New York Section.
The Society recognizes Tim Alch for his significant contributions to the New York Section
of SME, especially his continuing efforts in organizing the annual SME Current Trends in
Mining Finance Conference and for his key role to the Society in the organization, chairing
and success of the SME 2020 Thrive Virtual Conference.
History
The President’s Citation Award for Local Section Service was established in 2010 and
recognizes a significant individual contribution to the Society at the local section level.
Recipients are selected at the discretion of the SME President.
Past Recipients
Boise SME Section (2019) Andrea Martin, Wisconsin Section (2013)
Not given (2018) Richard M. Katz, Alabama Section (2013)
Minnesota Section of SME (2017) Genevieve M. Bodnar, St. Louis Section (2012)
Neil & Camille Prenn, Northern Nevada Section (2016) Michael C. Korb, Penn Anthracite Section (2011)
Ing. Romulo Mucho, Peru Section (2015) Rohini Sharma, Tucson Section (2010)
Kenneth J. Reid, Minnesota Section (2014)
IVAN B. RAHN EDUCATION AWARD
2021 Recipient
The 2021 recipient of the Ivan B. Rahn Education Award is Jeffrey R. Keaton.
Jefferey receives the Ivan B. Rahn Award “For his outstanding contributions to university
education, and service to ABET as Program Evaluator, Commissioner and Engineering
Accreditation Commission Chair 2018-2019.”
History
The Ivan B. Rahn Education Award, established in 1995, recognizes distinguished contributions
to the educational activities within SME and is open to all SME members who have shown long-
term interest in and have significantly contributed to SME activities relating to ABET, student
affairs, continuing education, professional registration, and/or the Council of Education (not
necessarily an educator themselves).
Past Recipients
Leigh W. Freeman (2020) H. Peter Knudsen (2011) Barbara A. Filas (2001)
Nikhil C. Trivedi (2019) George W. Luxbacher (2010) James R. Arnold (2000)
Michael K. McCarter (2018) Gary L. Skaggs (2009) Eileen Ashworth (1999)
K. Marc LeVier (2017) David D. Eyer (2008) R. R. “Ray” Beebe (1998)
Raja V. Ramani (2017) Sukumar Bandopadhyay (2007) Lee W. Saperstein (1997)
Pamela K. Wilkinson (2016) Jerry D. Higgins (2006) Ivan B. Rahn (1996)
Mary M. Poulton (2015) Bhupendra K. Parekh (2005)
Arden Davis (2014) R. Larry Grayson (2004)
Richard J. Sweigard (2013) Christopher J. Bise (2003)
Danrick W. Alexander (2012) C. Dale Elifrits (2002)
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 13SYD S. PENG AND FELICIA F. PENG
GROUND CONTROL IN MINING AWARD
2020 Recipient
The 2020 recipient of the Syd S. Peng and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award is
David A. Newman.
David receives the Peng Award, “For recognition of his passionate commitment to the mining ground-
control community through his steadfast contributions to the International Conference of Ground
Control in Mining and dissemination of practical solutions to complex and real world problems
through case study presentation.”
History
The Syd S. Peng and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award, established in 2005,
recognizes an individual or a group who has shown insight and understanding of ground
control issues by developing concepts, theories or technologies that have been adopted
by the mining community; or has successfully implemented a ground control design or
designs or practices. The award is available to individuals or groups who have made such
contributions to ground control related to coal and/or non-coal or aggregate mines.
Past Recipients
Alan A. Campoli (2019) Stephen C. Tadolini (2014) Anthony Iannacchione (2009)
Zacharias G. Agioutantis (2018) Ismet Canbulat (2013) Thomas M. Barczak (2008)
Jiachen Wang (2017) Bruce Hebblewhite (2012) Winton J. Gale (2007)
Gregory J. Hasenfus (2016) Frank Kendorski (2011) Christopher Mark (2006)
Xie-Xing Miao (2015) Keith Heasley (2010) Wen H. (Daniel) Su (2005)
MINERALS EDUCATION COALITION STUDENT CHAPTER AWARD
2020 Recipient
The 2020 recipient of the Minerals Education Coalition Student Chapter Award is
University of Kentucky - Norwood.
The SME University of Kentucky Norwood Student Chapter is recognized for its outstanding efforts and
accomplishments in community outreach and mining/mineral education to serve the mission of the
MEC, including fostering the next generation of mining engineers through mentoring, and for providing
mining education at Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts events.
History
The MEC Student Chapter Award was established in 2012 and recognizes the outstanding
efforts of a SME Student Chapter on a college campus and their faculty and industry advisors for
their accomplishments in community outreach and mining/mineral education to serve the mission
of the MEC. This award replaces the GEM Student Chapter Award.
Past Recipients (MEC Student Chapter Award)
University of Kentucky - Norwood (2019) University of Kentucky (2016) University of Arizona (2014)
University of Kentucky (2018) Universidad Nacional Mayor de University of Arizona (2013)
Colorado School of Mines (2017) San Marcos (2015) University of Kentucky (2012)
Past Recipients (GEM Student Chapter Award)
Montana Tech (2011) West Virginia University (2006) Missouri University of Science
West Virginia University (2010) Montana Tech (2005) and Technology (2002)
Virginia Tech (2009) Colorado School of Mines (2004) Colorado School of Mines (2001)
University of Kentucky (2008) University of Arizona (2003) Missouri University of Science
University of Kentucky (2007) and Technology (2000)
14 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAMSME OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHAPTER AWARD
2020 Recipients
The 2020 recipient of the SME Outstanding Student Chapter Award is
University of Kentucky - Norwood.
The SME University of Kentucky Norwood Student Chapter is recognized for its outstanding efforts
in planning and successfully implementing numerous activities throughout the year focused on
industry engagement, fundraising, recruitment and community outreach. As a result of industry
outreach efforts, every student in the program who desired to obtain a full-time position or summer
internship was able to do so.
History
SME recognizes outstanding achievement at the student chapter level by honoring the four
top contestants in its SME Outstanding Student Chapter Contest. Chapters submit annual reports
that are then used to evaluate the level and quality of chapter activities and operations.
Past Recipients
University of Kentucky (2019) Virginia Tech (2003)
Colorado School of Mines (2018) Missouri University of Science and Technology (2002)
University of Arizona (2017) University of Arizona (2001)
Indian Institute of Technology (2016) Virginia Tech (2000)
University of West Virginia Student Chapter Virginia Tech (1999)
(2015) University of Arizona (2014) Colorado School of Mines (1998)
Not given (2013) Virginia Tech (1997)
University of Kentucky (2012) Missouri University of Science and Technology (1996)
Colorado School of Mines (2011) Colorado School of Mines (1995)
Virginia Tech (2010) University of Nevada – Reno (1994)
New Mexico Inst. of Science & Technology (2009) University of Kentucky (1993)
University of Kentucky (2008) University of Kentucky (1992)
West Virginia (2007) Colorado School of Mines (1991)
Pennsylvania State University (2006) Montana Tech (1990)
Colorado School of Mines (2005) Missouri University of Science and Technology (1989)
Not given (2004)
This is a list of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full list please visit smenet.org/awards
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 15SME/NSSGA STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
Since 2004, SME and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) have sponsored a
Student Design Contest. During the fall semester, 18 teams of college students began working
on Phase 1 of the 12th Annual Competition. Each team had three weeks to prepare a design
feasibility study on the Patterson Quarry using the data that had been gathered during the due
diligence process. The students were asked to provide designs and recommendations for site
layout, reserve estimate, operational plan and environmental impacts.
After the final submittal date, six industry judges read and reviewed each team’s evaluation of the
property. The teams with the top six Phase 1 scores were selected to participate in Phase 2 of the
competition. The 2020-2021 winning teams are:
1st Place: University of Arizona – Aggregate Mining Solutions
2nd Place: Colorado School of Mines – Underminers
3rd Place: Virginia Tech – Checkmate Consultants
Sponsored by:
Innovator Sponsor: National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA)
Connector Sponsors: Lehigh Hanson, Luck Stone, Martin Marietta, Vulcan Materials,
Cedar Mountain Stone
Resource Supporters: Blue Water Industries, Costmine
SME METALLIC STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
The Metallic Student Design Competition (SDC) is a hard rock competition focused on the eval-
uation of a mineral deposit (precious/base metal or industrial mineral) and the development of a
potential flowsheet and process design. Newly created in 2020, Metallic SDC is modeled after the
SME/NSSGA competition, which is based on an aggregate mining industry design problem.
Eighteen teams representing 5 continents and 8 countries entered Phase 1 of the competition in
the Fall of 2020. Six teams were selected to compete in Phase 2 during the Annual Conference.
The 2020-2021 SME Metallic Student Design Competition winners are:
1st Place: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos – RTC Mining Consulting
2nd Place: Universidad Nacional de Ingerieria – UNI Mining Peruvian Consulting
3rd Place: University of Arizona – Wildcat Junior Team
Sponsored by:
Influencer Sponsor: Rio Tinto
Software Supporters: Costmine, Hexagon Mining, Metsim International
16 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAMHENRY KRUMB LECTURERS
Modern mining began with Daniel Jackling. However, it was a contemporary of Jackling, Henry
Krumb, who integrated various mining units into the corporate structures – such as Kennecott
Copper and Newmont Mining - which could attract the investment capital and could find the
skilled labor force necessary to develop natural resources on a scale large enough to supply world
demand.
AIME established the Henry Krumb Lecture Series in 1966 in honor of Mr. Krumb’s contributions
to the Institute and the industry. SME took over the administration of the Henry Krumb Lecture
Series in the early 1980s. The purpose of the Krumb Lecture Series is to offer members of our
local sections the opportunity to hear prominent minerals professionals speak on subjects in
which they have recognized expertise. The Krumb Lecturers are selected each year, following
the annual meeting, when session chairs nominate the best presentation from their session for
consideration. The SME Program Committee then selects the annual slate of lecturers from those
nominees who are willing to serve.
This year’s Krumb lecturers have risen to the challenge of providing professional development
opportunities to our local Sections by presenting virtually. Online presentations have been offered
to local Section members and advertised to SME members and the mining and minerals industry
through the SME Community.
We proudly recognize the 2020–2021 slate of Henry Krumb Lecturers:
Rushikesh Battulwar Ryan MacIver Mark Alexander Van Dyke
A Novel Application for Tension Understanding the X-ray Moderate Cover Bleeder
Cracks Detection in Open Pit Transmission Signal: Correlative Entry and Standing Support
Mines Using Unmanned Aerial Tomography for Apatite Grade Performance in a Longwall Mine:
Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence and Distribution in a Low-Grade A Case Study
Phosphate Ore
Paulo Chirinos Eric Watkins
Case Review: A Proposal to Face Vaibhav Raj Field Determination of Strata
Uncertainty in Operational Mine Application of Text Analytics in Permeability Responses to
Planning Using Switching Options MSHA Metal and Non-metal Longwall-induced Deformations
Fatality Reports at the Location of a Hypothetical
Debra Johnson Shale Gas Well Drilled Through a
Digital Evolution –Successfully Bernardo Moreno Baqueiro Longwall Abutment Pillar
Addressing Unique Challenges Sansao
of the Mining Industry Determination of Particle Courtney Young, PhD, QP
Adhesion for the Development of Chalcopyrite Depression with
Ted M. Klemetti II a System for Sustainable Mineral Orfom® D8 During Cleaner
Insights into the Relationships Beneficiation Flotation of Cu-Mo Bulk
Among the Roof, Rib, Floor and Concentrate: Theory and Practice
Pillars of Underground Coal Mines Robert (“B.T.”) Thomas, Ph.D.
Passive Treatment Systems for
Mine Impacted Water: Biochemi-
cal Reactor Substrate Longevity
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 17PAST PRESIDENT’S PLAQUE
2020 Recipient
The 2020 recipient of the Past President’s Plaque is Robert W. Schafer.
History
The Past President’s Plaque is presented to the outgoing SME President in honor of service
through the president’s term and the accomplishments that were achieved during that term.
Past Recipients
Hugh B. Miller (2019) George W. Luxbacher (2008) Richard R. Klimpel (1997)
Barbara J. Arnold (2018) James R. Arnold (2007) John F. Burst (1996)
John G. Mansanti (2017) Brij M. Mougdil (2006) Raja V. Ramani (1995)
Timothy D. Arnold (2016) Barbara A. Filas (2005) Robert C. Freas (1994)
J. Steven Gardner (2015) Arthur A. Schweizer (2004) Donald W. Gentry (1993)
John O. Marsden (2014) Thomas J. O’Neil (2003) Mark A. Anderson (1992)
Jessica E. Kogel (2013) Michael Karmis (2002) Ted H. Eyde (1991)
Drew A. Meyer (2012) Ta M. Li (2001) Roshan B. Bhappu (1990)
John N. Murphy (2011) Donald E. Ranta (2000) Robert E. Murray (1989)
Nikhil C. Trivedi (2010) James W. Boyd (1999)
William H. Wilkinson (2009) Ihor A. Kunasz (1998)
This is a list of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full list please visit smenet.org/awards
SME FELLOWS
2021 Class
The 2021 class of Fellows includes:
John R. Ackerman Daniel T. Eyde
Catherine A. Joyner Richard J. Lambert
18 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAMSME FELLOWS – Continued
History
In 2020, the SME Board changed the designation of SME Distinguished Member to that of SME
Fellow. Membership as a Fellow (previously Distinguished Member) was established within the
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration to honor those members who achieve distinction deemed
worthy of special recognition. It acknowledges members who have attained eminence in the industry,
the academic world, or who have made unusually significant contributions to a Section, the Society or
the Institute. No more than 1.8% of the membership may be so designated.
Past Recipients
Daniel W. Kappes (2020) William H. Wilkinson, Jr. (2008) Robert C. Freas (1995)
Michael G. Nelson (2020) Raymond L. Lowrie (2007) William M. Shepard (1995)
Samuel J. Shoemaker Jr. (2020) John O. Marsden (2007) Gene E. McClelland (1995)
John L. Uhrie (2020) Robert W. Schafer (2007) Brij M. Moudgil (1995)
Mark E. Emerson (2019) Michael A. Trevits (2007) J. Brent Hiskey (1994)
James D. Humphrey (2019) Barbara J. Arnold (2006) John F. Abel, Jr. (1994)
William G. Pariseau (2019) James R. Arnold (2006) Henry P. Ehrlinger, III (1994)
John D. Wiebmer (2019) D. R. Nagaraj (2006) Mark A. Anderson (1993)
Michael C. Korb (2018) Oscar M. Wicken (2006) Laurence D. Hartzog (1993)
Robert P. Kudlawiec (2018) A. Frank Alsobrook (2005) John L. Schroder, Jr. (1993)
Ronald Parratt (2018) George W. Luxbacher (2005) Keith G. Papke (1993)
C. Dale Elifritis (2017) John N. Murphy (2005) Philip C. Walsh (1993)
D. Erik Spiller (2017) Kelvin K. Wu (2005) Immo H. Redeker (1992)
Courtney Young (2017) Arthur A. Schweizer (2005) Kal V. S. Sastry (1992)
Corby Anderson (2016) Madan M. Singh (2004) Jan D. Miller (1992)
J.Steven Gardner (2016) Douglas B. Silver (2004) S. Komar Kawatra (1992)
Dr. Jon J. Kellar (2016) Richard L. Bullock (2003) G. Frank Joklik (1992)
Robert V. Washnock (2016) Edward C. Dowling, Jr. (2003) Donald W. Gentry (1992)
Joseph C. Zelanko (2016) K. Marc Le Vier (2003) George S. Austin (1992)
Alan Campoli (2015) Michael K. McCarter (2003) Maurice Deul (1992)
Gerald Luttrell (2015) Dirk J. A. VanZyl (2003) Joseph F. Shirley (1991)
Jeffrey Kohler (2015) Jack E. Thompson (2002) William Carr (1991)
Steven Holmes (2015) Sukumar Bandopadhyay (2002) H. Douglas Dahl (1991)
Joseph Driscoll (2014) George J. Featherstone (2002) Frank L. Gaddy (1991)
Deepak Malhotra (2014) R. Larry Grayson (2002) Robert R. Dimock, Jr. (1991)
Rohini Sharma (2014) Walter E. Heinrichs, Jr. (2002) Arthur E. Himebaugh (1991)
William Warfield (2014) Barbara A. Filas (2001) Ta M. Li (1991)
Kadri Dagdelen (2013) Christopher J. Bise (2001) William C. Peters (1991)
Raymond Henn (2013) Roe-Hoan Yoon (2001) Andrew L. Mular (1991)
Drew A. Meyer (2013) Donald E. Ranta (2001) Jan M. Mutmansky (1990)
Tim O’Neil (2013) W. Joseph Schlitt (2001) David R. Maneval (1990)
Harry M. Parker (2013) Bruce H. Mason (2000) Thor H. Kiilsgaard (1990)
Timothy D. Arnold (2012) Henry N. McCarl (2000) Bernard J. Scheiner (1990)
William J. Beck (2012) Marshall S. Miller (2000) Raj K. Singhal (1990)
Hugh B. Miller (2012) Rodney L. Bleifuss (2000) Richard J. Stoehr (1990)
Mary M. Poulton (2012) James W. Boyd (2000) Claude A. Goode (1990)
Jürgen Brune (2011) Bill A. Hancock (2000) William G. Fischer (1990)
Francis Martino (2011) James M. Barker (1999) John A. Herbst (1990)
Yoginder Chugh (2011) Bhupendra K. Parekh (1999) James R. Dunn (1990)
William Hustrulid (2011) Ihor A. Kunasz (1999) Donald A. Brobst (1990)
Rick Honaker (2010) Ronald L. Wiegel (1999) John F. Burst (1989)
Charles Bucknam (2010) David A. Summers (1999) Leonard Harris (1989)
John Mansanti (2010) Nikhil C. Trivedi (1998) Leonard R. Judd (1989)
Dan Alexander (2010) H. Lyn Bourne (1998) Stanley C. Suboleski (1989)
Thomas A. Gray (2009) Kenneth N. Han (1998) Milton H. Ward (1989)
Jessica Elzea Kogel (2009) Richard E. Gray (1997) Alexander M. Wilson (1989)
Jean-Michel M. Rendu (2009) Subhash Chander (1997) Richard V. Wyman (1989)
Rong-Yu Wan (2009) Yih-Jian Wang (1997) Raja V. Ramani (1989)
Ramana G. Reddy (2008) Walter D. Haentjens (1996) Michael Karmis (1989)
Syd S. Peng (2008) Lee W. Saperstein (1996) Malcolm J. McPherson (1989)
Patrick R. Taylor (2008) Robert R. Beebe (1996)
This is a list of honorees through the past 30 years. To view full list please visit smenet.org/awards
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 192020-2021 SME DIVISION AWARD RECIPIENTS
Coal & Energy Division Awards
Coal & Energy Division Distinguished Service Award George Erwin Hinshaw
Howard N. Eavenson Award Michael Karmis
Robert M. Stefanko Best Paper Award Vasu Gangrade
Todd Grounds
Wm. Randy Reed
Garron Ross
Michael R. Shahan
Kunwar Shandilya Singh
J. W. Woomer Award Brett A. Ashley
Coal & Energy Division Past Chair Award Heather Trexler
Environmental Division Awards
Environmental Benefactor Award Patrick L. Gorman
Environmental Distinguished Service Award Resa Furey
SME/AIME Environmental Stewardship
Distinguished Service Award R. David Williams
Environmental Division Past Chair Award Leslie M. Watson
Health & Safety Division Awards
Health & Safety: Operational Excellence Award Anagold – SSR Mining
Health & Safety: Research and
Educational Excellence Award Eric A. Lutz
Health & Safety: Individual Excellence Dave D. Lauriski
Health & Safety Division Past Chair Award Mick Routledge
Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division Awards
A. Frank Alsobrook Industrial Minerals & Aggregates
Distinguished Service Award Jerry Gauntt
Robert M. Piekarz Award – Aggregates Snehamoy Chatterjee
Robert M. Piekarz Award – Industrial Minerals Swadhin Saurabh
Outstanding Young Scientist Award Tathagata Ghosh
Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division Past Chair Award Steven J. Stokowski
20 2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM2020-2021 SME DIVISION AWARD RECIPIENTS – Continued
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Awards
Antoine M. Gaudin Award Courtney A. Young
Arthur F. Taggart Award Michael M. Botz
John O. Marsden
Milton E. Wadsworth Award Frank Crundwell
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division
Outstanding Young Engineer Zachery A. Zanetell
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division
Past Chair Award “Mill Gentleman of Distinction” Scott A. Shuey
Mining & Exploration Division Awards
Mining & Exploration Division Distinguished Service Award Douglas C. Bayer
Ben F. Dickerson III Award Red Conger
Daniel C. Jackling Award Mark Baker
Outstanding Young Professional Award Grace E. Wilson
Robert Peele Memorial Award Jennica Bellanca
Program Area Manager – Geosciences Jeff Mattern
Program Area Manager – Operations Katie Robertson
Program Area Manager – Innovations & Technologies Lia Walker
Program Area Manager – Management Peter M. Haarala
Miner of the Year Award John D. Welsh
Rock Mechanics Award Keith A. Heasley
Mining & Exploration Division Past Chair Award Shaun P. Graber
WAAIME Division Award
Founders Award Eugenia Lomelín
2021 | SME/AIME AWARDS PROGRAM 212020-2021 SME SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Robert E. Murray Innovation Scholarship (SME)
Sena Cicek, West Virginia University
2020-2021 SME DIVISION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Coal & Energy Division Scholarships
Logan Davis, Southern Illinois University Harmonie Ngamuyeka, Pennsylvania State University
Alec Elliott, West Virginia University Nagam Ramsai, ITT (ISM),Dhanbad
Baxter Jones, Virginia Tech Kelley Anne Severinsen, University of Utah
John Sidney Marshall Memorial Scholarships
(AIME/Coal & Energy Division)
Samantha Fowkes, West Virginia University Aarya Raj Singh Ranawat ITT (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Biplab Ghosh, ITT (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand Prithvi Raj Santh ITT (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Satyam Kumar, IIT (ISM) Dhunbad, Jharkhand Brian Welsh, West Virginia University
Praveer Pandey, National Institute of Technology Raipur
Mine Ventilation Scholarships
(Coal & Energy and Mining & Exploration Division)
Nana Kobina Amoako Amoah, Missouri University of
Science & Technology
Environmental Division Scholarships Veolia Water Technologies Scholarship
Fahimeh Dehghani, University of Alaska Fairbanks (Environmental Division)
Linda Mishell Jaramillo Urrego, Colorado School of Mines
Marc Peters, University of Arizona
Gerardo Martinez, Colorado School of Mines
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Scholarships
Maria Carolina Beltran, New Mexico Institiute of Alison Mertz, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Mining and Technology Vanessa Paola Salinas Torres, New Mexico Institute
Wayne Campbell, University of Texas at El Paso of Mining and Technology
Emily Carroll, West Virginia University Bernardo Sansao, South Dakota School of Mines and
Cassidy Crouch, University of Kentucky Technology
Djime Keita, West Virginia University Daniel Valencia Cruz, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Richard Klimpel Memorial Scholarship Rong Yu Wan Ph.D. Dissertation Award
(Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division) (Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division)
Danay Charles, Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila Fangyu Liu, Colorado School of Mines
Mining & Exploration Division Scholarships
Joseph Victor Jauja Alejo, Universidad Nacional de Norma Perez, Mackay School of Mines-University
San Agustín de Arequipa of Nevada, Reno
Satyam Kumar, IIT(ISM), Dhanbad Shannon Seitz, West Virginia University
Alison Mertz, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Ana Fabiola Patricia Tejada Peralta, Universidad
Juanita Parkerson, University of Arizona Católica de Santa María
Eugene P. Pfleider Scholarship Mine Ventilation Scholorship
(Mining & Exploration Division) Nana Kobina Amoako Amoah, Missouri University
Kelley Anne Severinsen, University of Utah of Science and Technology
Henry DeWitt Smith Scholarship Steven C. Potter Scholorship
(Mining & Exploration Division) (Mining & Exploration Division)
Fahimeh Dehghani, University of Alaska Fairbanks Miranda Lehman, Colorado School of Mines
Amir Eskanlou, West Virginia University
Stewart Wallace Memorial Scholarship Gerald V. Henderson Memorial Scholarship
(Mining & Exploration Division and Industrial (Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division)
Minerals & Aggregates Division) Logan Davis, Southern Illinois University
John Allard, Montana Technological University Kelley Anne Severinsen, University of Utah
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