AME H.H. "Spud" Huestis Award Nomination Form

Thank you for taking the time to nominate your deserving colleague(s) for an AME Award.


Nominees and nominators MUST be an AME individual member, or a member of an associated exploration and/or mining association.


Nominations for 2025 are now open and will be accepted until Tuesday, September 30, 2025.


Unsuccessful nominations will be considered for up to three additional years beyond the original year of nomination. Please do not resubmit the form each year.

AME H.H. "Spud" Huestis Award

Awarded to those who have made a significant contribution, directly or indirectly, to enhance the mineral resources of British Columbia and/or the Yukon Territory through the original application of prospecting techniques or other geoscience technology.


The Award is open to individuals engaged in any phase of prospecting and mineral exploration in BC and/or Yukon, nominated by an AME member or a member of an associated exploration and/or mining association.

Nominator Information

Are you a current member of AME?

You must be an AME member, or a member of an associated exploration and/or mining association, to nominate an individual or company for an AME Award. If you are not a current member of AME please visit https://members.amebc.ca/general/register_member_type.asp to find out more information.

Supporter Information

Please enter names and contact information for at least two supporters. Supporters of the nomination will be sent the information submitted and asked to confirm that they support the nominee(s) and if they would like to add any information.

Nominee Information

Is the Nominee a current AME Member?

AME H.H. "Spud" Huestis Award

When being considered for the AME H.H. “Spud” Huestis Award, nominees will be assessed on their role in projects that demonstrate strong evidence of:


  • A significant contribution and/or advancement to the enhancement of mineral resources in BC and/or Yukon.


  • The original application of prospecting techniques, or other geoscience technology, contributing to that advancement.


  • The impact of their contributions/advances on the mineral exploration and development industry.


  • Alignment with AME’s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.


Please address each of these criteria in the fields below. Include examples and evidence. Dot points are OK

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