Industry Leadership

The IAAP developed this award program to recognize Producer Member mine sites that have demonstrated leadership excellence within our mining industry as well as Associate Member companies demonstrating a significant contribution to the welfare of the industry. 

Leadership can be demonstrated in part by:

• Employee participation in IAAP committees
• Achieving IAAP awards and certificates
• Participation in IAAP sponsored or organized events  

More significantly, leadership may be demonstrated by member companies engaged in efforts to promote and advance the image and well-being of the industry, company, mine site or business location, and its employees that may not be related to IAAP activities.  

​IAAP members are encouraged to submit nominations to the IAAP. The nomination can come from the company itself, by another company, IAAP staff, or IAAP committee. 

​In the nomination, tell the award judging committee what the nominee is doing to promote and advance the image and well-being of the industry, company, mine site or business location, and its employees.

​Nomination Deadline: Before IAAP Convention

Award Winners

2020 - Steve Thelen, Thelen Sand & Gravel | Buckley Powder
2019 - Vulcan Materials, Laraway Quarry
​2019 - GZA GeoEnvironmental
2018 - Vulcan Materials, Bartlett Underground
​2017 - Hanson Material Service, Morris Sand Plant
2016 - Aggregates Industries Meyer Material, McHenry Pit

Determining Award Recipients 

• The Industry Leadership Award committee is composed of the Chairperson (or their designee) from the IAAP Safety, Public Information and Education, Environmental, Legislative, Technical, and Sustainability Committees as well as IAAP Board of Directors and IAAP staff. 
• The Industry Leader(s) will be determined by the Leadership Awards Committee prior to the IAAP Annual Convention each year.

Recognition

• An award recipient that has clearly demonstrated “Industry Leadership” qualities, shall be asked to choose a decorative plaque or a free-standing trophy.
  
• The recipient will be recognized by the IAAP Board President during the IAAP Associates’ and Awards Luncheon at the IAAP Convention each year.
  
• The company may choose to have a press release drafted by the IAAP and sent to news media outlets.