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The CIM Awards Gala took place the evening of Monday, May 7, at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Sponsored by Caterpillar and its Canadian dealers, this gala, held annually as part of the annual CIM Convention, honours leaders that are integral to the sustainability of the mining and minerals industry. Awards were presented to 40 individuals and organizations for their remarkable contributions to and achievements in the sector. Giving even more meaning to recognition, former awards recipients presented this year's awards to well-deserving recipients. As master of ceremonies, Fred Keaton brought a whimsical wit to the proceedings and the evening passed fluidly, closing with an energized set by Tom Cochrane and Red Ryder. Over 550 guests, dressed to the nines, enjoyed a great meal, networking with colleagues and friends, and dancing until closing. The silent auction raised over $16,000 for the Canadian Mining and Metallurgy Foundation, half of w hich will go to support M4S.

Here is the full list of winners.
 

Participants of the CIM Leadership Initiative – Alana Kennedy, Annemarie Brissenden, Josh Nelson, Rosie Steeves, Kyle Hobbs, Serge Pelletier and Mireille Goulet

Tuesday’s Student-Industry luncheon, sponsored by Cameco, welcomed over 70 attendees and proved to be a great way to network. Sean Junor of Cameco told students at his table that mining work experience is important to getting hired. Leadership was the theme of the presentation. Featured speaker Rosie Steeves told students, “a company with great leadership performed 13 times better than one with poor leadership. We’ve got to develop everyone’s leadership, from supervisor, middle management and the executive levels.” Participants of the CIM Leadership Initiatives also share their experience and confirmed the importance of transforming attitudes.
 

Catherine Shaw and Rachel James, Golder Associates; Lisa Blackham, Hunter Dickinson; Tabetha Stirrett, North Rim; Carol Plummer, Agnico-Eagle Mines; Melanie Stur, MiHR Council; Leanne Hall, Noront Resources; and Amy Grace, Kinross Gold

Discussion was at the forefront in yesterday afternoon’s Women in Mining forum. After moderator Leanne Hall of Noront Resources Ltd. introduced the panel, the audience of 80 was broken into three discussion groups on the themes of attraction, retention and advancement for women in the mining industry. “Be proactive in your own career,” said Amy Grace, of Kinross Gold. “Just do it, and don’t let there be obstacles,” said Carol Plummer of Agnico-Eagle Mines. “There are 136 career paths in the mining industry,” said Hall, as she and other participants reinforced the idea that women need to advocate for themselves and others to create new work paradigms.