The PDAC’s annual awards recognize and honour outstanding contributions and excellence in the mineral industry. The PDAC’s prestigious awards program goes back to 1977, when the first Bill Dennis Award for prospecting success was handed out. The awards are presented at an awards evening held annually during the PDAC’s convention in March.

• 2013 Award Winners
• Previous Award Winners

For information about submitting a nomination: please click here.

Honorary life members are appointed by the president of the PDAC and recognize dedicated and outstanding service to the association.  
Full list of honorary life members.

Canadian Mining Hall Of Fame

The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame (CMHF) recognizes and honours the legendary mine finders and builders of the Canadian mineral industry. The PDAC is one of four major sponsors of the Hall of Fame and is permitted to submit three nominations a year for induction.

Nominating Process
The PDAC’s selection of its three nominations begins in the spring every year in preparation for the nomination deadline in mid-July. Inductees are selected by the CMHF board of directors and their names are announced in November-December. The induction ceremony takes place in January the following year.

The PDAC awards committee invites nominations for the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. Selection criteria and general requirements for the submission of nominations are at www.mininghalloffame.ca. Nominations for submission by the PDAC should be sent to Mr. Edward G. Thompson, Chairman, Awards Committee, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, 135 King Street East, Toronto, Canada M5C 1G6, fax 416 362 0101.