QUEBEC MINERAL EXPLORATION ASSOCIATION

QMEA RECOGNITION AWARD

Each year, QMEA highlights and honours the enthusiasm and entrepreneurship of companies and individuals working in development of Quebec’s mining exploration industry, by presenting various awards at its Recognition Gala held during the Xplor convention.

Nomination

QMEA encourages you to submit a nomination, whether for yourself or a colleague. QMEA considers this a unique opportunity to recognize and highlight the work of players in the mineral sector and contribute to its members’ outreach.

 

Recipients 2022

Entrepreneur of the year 2022

Osisko Mining, Windfall

This award is bestowed to highlight the work of an entrepreneur (or team of entrepreneurs) whose company made significant progress over the past year. This progress may be linked to specific development of a project or to all the company’s activities.

Discovery of the year 2022

Azimuth Exploration, Elmer Project, Patwon Discovery

This award is bestowed to highlight the significance of a recent discovery that generated a major spinoff effect on exploration activity on the same property or within the immediate region.

Service company of the year 2022

Nordik Drilling

This award is bestowed to highlight the work of a service company that, through its development and expansion of its services, made a significant contribution to the development of mining exploration in Quebec or elsewhere.

Hector-Authier Award 2022

Mr. Nochane Rousseau

This award is bestowed to highlight the career of an individual whose work over many years has made a significant contribution to the development of mining entrepreneurship in Quebec.

Jean-Descarreaux Award 2022

Mr. Patrick Mercier-Langevin

This award is bestowed to highlight the contribution of an individual to enhanced geoscientific knowledge linked to mining exploration, through his writing, thereby leading to growth in exploration activities.

Award of Excellence in sustainable development 2022

Yamana Gold Wasamac

This award is presented to a company to highlight its high standards in sustainable development.

Leadership in Economic Contribution to Mineral Exploration 2022

Mr. Dominique Richer

This award is given to an individual or an organization of the business and/or finance and/or law domain that has significantly contributed to the mineral exploration industry.