AWARDS
PDAC
The PDAC was pleased to announce the 2019 award recipients in six categories for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the mineral exploration and mining sector. Recipients received their awards and were celebrated at the Awards Gala & After Party during the PDAC 2019 Convention on March 5 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
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MARY-CLAIRE WARD GEOSCIENCE AWARD WINNER This year’s recipient of the Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award is Andrew Steiner of the University of British Columbia. Andrew received the award for his research that aims to map auriferous fluid pathways, identify the salient geological controls
on fluid flow, and assess the physiochemical evolution of ore fluids in the CTGDs of the Nadaleen trend, Yukon. Detailed geology maps of the deposit and surrounding areas were made, and a comprehensive structural study was undertaken. Ore fluid pathways were interpreted within this geological framework to establish the timing of Au-mineralization relative to deformation events, and to assess the significance of potential geologic controls on fluid flow. Andrew received his award at the Student-Industry Networking Luncheon at the PDAC 2019 Convention. The award, comprising $5,000 and a certificate, is given annually and honours the memory of Mary-Claire Ward who died in 2004. Mary-Claire was the chair of the PDAC’s Geoscience committee, Chairman of Watts Griffis McOuat Ltd., and a Past President of the Geological Association of Canada. She was a passionate advocate for the geosciences in Canada. The intent of the award is to encourage and support a graduate student in Canada whose thesis contributes to our knowledge about the geological history of Canada. Mapping must be a significant component of the winning thesis. The award is administered by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), the Geological Association of Canada (GAC), the National Geological Surveys Committee, the Canadian Geological Foundation, and Watts, Griffis and McOuat Ltd.
