Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME)
SME Rock Star
The SME Rock Star is awarded in appreciation of outstanding service to the organization. Outstanding service includes, but is not limited to, attendance, professionalism, performing beyond normal job responsibilities and/or an extraordinary contribution to the organization.
All SME staff, excluding the executive director, are eligible. Nominations are submitted by SME staff, and the winner is selected from the nominees by the Rock Star Award Committee, consisting of the three latest SME Rock Stars. The award is presented in October and April every year.
Current SME Rock Star: Tim Brown
April 2019 – Tomara Ahearn
October 2018 – Cori Knasinski
April 2018 – Emma Salditt
October 2017 – Chee Theng
April 2017 – Steve Kral
October 2016 – Ken Goering
April 2016 – Justin Courtney
October 2015 – Nicole Bencomo
April 2015 – Kaley Hollarn
October 2014 – Paul Hoiberg
April 2014 – Lorie Laessig
October 2013 – Theo Warrior
April 2013 – Gregg Riggs
October 2012 – Liz Jones
April 2012 – Nate Hurianek
October 2011 – Gwen Lipkie
April 2011 – Sandi Swayne
October 2010 – Jan Samuelson
April 2010 – Beverly Mead
October 2009 – Raven Johnson
April 2009 – Kendra Elrod
October 2008 – Heather Gravning
Source: https://www.smenet.org/about-sme/sme-rock-star
Environmental Engineer or Geologist
Seattle, Washington, United States
Supervisory Geologist
Reston, Virginia, United States
Environmental Engineer or Geologist
Seattle, Washington, United States