November 26, 2019
For the third year running, the Yellowknife Geoscience Forum wrapped up with the NWT Mining and Exploration (MAX) Awards.
The annual celebration recognizes excellence across the many facets of the territory’s economy touched by the mining and exploration industries.
Premier Cochrane greeted the crowd of industry leaders – drawing on her own history as the “daughter of a diamond driller” to put a personal touch on the important role the industry plays in the NWT’s economy.
Premier Cochrane hands out award to Hillary Jones - outgoing executive director for the Mine Training Society
Minister Nokleby opened the award presentations by confirming her affinity for the Yellowknife Geoscience Forum – a big part of her decade-plus career as an engineer working alongside the mineral industry before taking over the Industry, Tourism and Investment portfolio.
Minister Nokleby with award-winner Walt Humphries
Bruce Anderson, founder of leading market research firm Abacus Data, gave the keynote address – speaking on the importance of understanding how the public understands issues when seeking to address them.
Bruce Anderson of Abacus Data delivers the keynote.
This year’s MAX Award recipients were:
- Distinguished Service – Walt Humphries
- Economic Leadership – Det’on Cho Management LP
- Environmental Responsibility – Newmont Goldcorp Corporation
- Indigenous Achievement – Shayne Paul
- Special Achievement – Hilary Jones
- Honorary Achievement – Bob McLeod
Some more photos of the celebration below.
