In September 2011, the SME Foundation's Board of Trustees voted to create the Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) to further unify and strengthen the development, production and distribution of credible and objective mining and mineral education programs and activities. The MEC is comprised of SME's former GEM and Mii Programs and is intended to also leverage new strategic partnerships, alliances and collaborations. It is envisioned that the MEC will help to create an enlightened and supportive public that appreciates the importance of mining and minerals to their lives and their lifestyles.
Starting in 2012, SME no longer made any additional GEM or Mii Awards. Instead, the MEC Committee designated four award categories to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations which have significantly aided in its activities and programs.
Please visit Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) Awards to learn more about current awards and to view award recipients.
Past Award Winners
- 2011 - Dale Elifrits
- 2010 - Brian Shaffer
- 2009 - Jan C. Rasmussen
- 2008 - Dinah O. Shumway
- 2007 - David R. Gossett
- 2006 - Elaine T. Cullen
- 2005 - Teri W. Conrad
- 2004 - Nancy L. Bingham
- 2003 - Amy C. Semratedu
- 2002 - J. Steven Gardner
- 2001 - Susan M. Courter
- 2000 - John N. Murphy
- 1999 - R. Terry Leigh
- 1998 - Anne T. Leslie
- 1997 - Walter Lombardo
- 1996 - Susan E. Hutchinson
- 1995 - Joseph J. Hanzel
- 1994 - Guy A. Johnson
- 1993 - Paul Iverson
- 1992 - H. Dan Harper
- 1990 - Hector Rojas
- 1985 - Patricia C. Petty
- 1980 - Alfred L. Ransome
- 1979 - Page L. Edwards
- 1978 - Alfred G. Hoyl
For more information, please contact SME at awards@smenet.org.