Submission deadline: 30 July 2024    

SANIRE is thrilled to announce the call for nominations for its 2024 Awards. Targeted at leaders in Rock Engineering, these awards will be held at the biennial SANIRE Banquet taking place on 28th September 2024. Nominations will require the candidate's full name, full contact information, biographical information, and history of service to the Association. Nominations requiring additional supporting information will be advised. For more information and nomination submissions, please email SANIRE Administrator, Prudence Ntumelang on prudence@sanire.co.za

Nomination Categories:

Honorary Fellowship (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Awarded to individuals in a mature stage of their career (typically retired) with a long and distinguished track record in Rock Mechanics. Candidates should also preferably be associated with SANIRE. The nomination must be motivated by a SANIRE Member or Fellow for consideration by Council.

Honorary Membership (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Awarded to individuals in a mature stage of their career (typically retired). These individuals are recognized by their peers for their long term contribution to the Rock Engineering industry. Candidates should also preferably be associated with SANIRE. The nomination must be motivated by a SANIRE Member or Fellow for consideration.

Practitioner of the Year
The nominees should be Associate Members or Members of SANIRE. Candidate motivations should be done in writing detailing the individual's contributions to the Rock Engineering industry. Also, the achievements of the recipients of this award should be recognised by clients or peers. The nominations will be reviewed and approved by the Council members.

Rockstar of the Year
Candidates should be Associate Members or Members of SANIRE and must be 35 years of age or younger. Motivations should be done in writing detailing the individual's contributions to the Rock Engineering Industry. Also, the achievements of the recipients of this award should be recognised by clients or peers. The nominations will be reviewed and approved by the Council members.

Dick Stacey Award (New)
Awarded annually for an outstanding Masters thesis or dissertation in the field of Rock Mechanics Engineering. Typically one award will be given every year to a deserving individual, at the discretion of the SANIRE Council.

Lelanie Prinsloo Technological Innovation Award (New)
Awarded to a SANIRE affiliated South African manufacturing company or member who has made a significant contribution towards innovation or new research or development in the Rock Engineering practice. Typically one award will be given every year to a deserving individual, at the discretion of the SANIRE Council.