The Cindy Moore Courageous Impact Award was established in 2022 in honor of Cindy Moore through a generous donation from Hecla Mining. The award was established to recognize the outstanding achievements and lasting impact of women in mining or the mine service industry.
The annual award will be given to a woman in the mining or the mine service industry that: (1) has shown leadership, mentorship, and enthusiasm for the industry and (2) is making or has made a lasting impact on the industry.
The selection committee shall consider (but not be limited by) the following criteria.
- A woman in mining or the mine service field
- Committed to the success of her employer, co-workers, and industry
- Dedicated thought leader and collaborator
- Inspires others to be better through her selfless example
- Demonstrates leadership, mentorship, and enthusiasm for both mining and our mining communities
- Demonstrates courage and earned respect of those around her
- Is making, or has made, a lasting impact on the industry
Past Award Winners
2023 – Julie C. Lucas
2022 – Ronel Kappes