Walk a Mine in My Shoes

A multimedia competition elevating mining worldwide

Share what's cool and new in your world through photos and/or videos and highlight the awesome people making it happen. Show everyone the most exciting side of your job and let your media do the talking. This contest is all about mixing innovation with visuals, so dive in and let your creativity loose. Technology, creativity, and hard work come together in the industry, so use this chance to give everyone a peek behind the curtain and see how important the mining industry is to the world.

Make sure to stop by the Media Contest Display at MINEXCHANGE 2024 in the Expo Hall, SME Connection

View Photo Winners     View Video Winners

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SME Media Contest Prize Categories*:

Best Photos

• First Place – $500 and 1 year of SME Membership.
• Second Place – $250 and 1 year of SME Membership.
• Third Place – $100 and 1 year of SME Membership.
• Honorable mentions – Super cool SME branded giveaways!

Best Videos

• First Place – $500 and 1 year of SME Membership.
• Second Place – $250 and 1 year of SME Membership.
• Third Place – $100 and 1 year of SME Membership.
• Honorable mentions – Super cool SME branded giveaways!

You will need a photographic release form filled out by any person in your photographs/videos or by a property owner, so please download the appropriate form below and retain for your records.

All winning images & videos will be displayed in an online gallery with credit. Submissions may also appear in future issues of Mining Engineering and on the SME websites and social media to promote future events.

*All prizes subject to availability. Please contact Marketing if you need any assistance.