The Institute medal went to Dr. Robin Batterham. His distinguished academic credentials, high-level industry career and prominent public sector service presented an unparalleled record of eminent achievement at the highest levels in academia, industry and the public sector at both the local and international level.
Professor Don McKee was presented the President’s award for his leading role in the development of the Sustainable Minerals Institute.
The Mineral Industry Operating Technique Award went to CRC (CMTE) Universal Dig and Dump for its dragline rigging and control system, which has been dubbed to change the nature of open cut coal mining around the world.
Rod Elvish took out the Beryl Jacka Award for extraordinary and sustained service to the Institute commencing with Rod’s active participation as a student representative in 1968 through branch, council and board representation and the many committees and taskforces and culminating in a dedicated and extended period as president and immediate past president from 2001 to 2003.
The Branch Service Award was presented to Rick West for his consistent and dedicated contributions to The AusIMM Sydney branch over 30 years, and the Council, JORC, MICA, a number of sub-committees, conferences and various publications.
The G B O’Malley Medal was awarded to Helen O’Keefe for the work undertaken for her final year thesis summarised in a paper entitled “Implementation and feasibility of remote controlled blast hole drilling at KCGM’s Fimiston open pits” presented at MPES 2003 in Kalgoorlie.
Professor Jim Joy was presented the O H & S Award for his leadership and influence on mine safety in Australia both as a respected consultant and for his outstanding contribution to mine safety as Professor of Mining Safety and Director of the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre at The University of Queensland.
The Sir Willis Connolly Medal went to Dr. Ian Gould, in memory of the contribution to science, engineering and technology in Australia by Sir Wills Connolly. Dr. Gould was recognised for his communication ability, which has advanced both professionalism and the industry. He is acknowledged as a “model” for others in his communication of the benefits of science, engineering and technology in his numerous roles both within the minerals industry and the community.
The winners will be presented with their awards at a dinner in 2004 at a date and time to be advised.
