Student Awards

SME Outstanding Student Chapter Contest

Student Chapters play an important role in the professional development of a young
minerals engineer. Ideally, Student Chapters provide a professional forum, sponsor
activities and programming, and provide opportunities for members to gather and
interact. Each year since 1967, SME has recognized the most outstanding student
chapter. This award is one of high distinction because it is evidence that a chapter has
conducted its business in a professional manner. Since 1979, the award has been based
upon a review of Annual Reports submitted by the Student Chapters.

The winning SME Student Chapter receives a prize of $500, a certificate of recognition,
and two tickets to the awards banquet at the SME Annual Meeting. The chapter receives
a travel allowance up to $500 to send a representative to the Annual Meeting. The $500
prize is presented at the SME Annual Meeting Dinner by the Society President. Three
runners-up receive certificates of recognition. All winners will be recognized in Mining
Engineering magazine.

Entries must be received by the contest deadline in June. See Appendix 4 for guidelines.

SME Student Chapter MEC Award

Student Chapter MEC Award is for the Student Chapters MEC program, community
service and/or other educational outreach activities. The award selection committee will
use the material written in the annual report to select the award recipient. The winning
SME Student Chapter receives a prize of $250, a certificate of recognition, and two
tickets to the awards banquet at the SME Annual Meeting. The chapter receives a travel
allowance up to $500 to send a representative to the Annual Meeting.