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Updated IMAA Annual Award Forms Available
IMAA is accepting annual award nominations and applications now through November 22, 2019. Award forms have been updated for the 2019 awards, and of particular note are the Excellence in Mining Awards.
Individual Awards accepting nominations
The following awards are for individuals in the aggregates industry:
Miner of the Year Award
The Miner of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions to the aggregates industry by an individual. As a respected leader in the industry, this individual’s distinguished achievements in the industry in Indiana and the Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association deserve special recognition. Individuals nominated for this award exemplify the very best in their profession and continually bring credit to the industry and to their entire community. These individuals contribute significantly to the aggregates industry by providing a safe working environment, being innovative and solving problems, demonstrating a concern for the environment, and contributing to the betterment of their community through civic and community affairs activities.
Miner of the Year NOMINATION FORM
Trucker of the Year Award
The Trucker of the Year Award recognizes outstanding service to the aggregates industry by a driver for an aggregate trucking company. As a respected and responsible leader in the trucking industry, this individual’s achievements in customer service, driving safety, vehicle maintenance and community involvement deserve special recognition. Truckers nominated for this award exemplify the very best in their profession.
Trucker of the Year NOMINATION FORM
IMAA Valor Award
The IMAA Valor Award was established by the Safety Committee and the PIE Committee to recognize individuals who have displayed personal heroism either at work or in their personal lives. The Award has two categories:
- Medal of Valor
Eligible candidates are active or inactive employees of any mining, quarrying, and mineral industries or of an Associate member company. - Certificate of Valor
Eligible candidates are immediate family members of active or inactive employees of any mining, quarrying, and mineral industries or of an Associate member company.
IMAA Valor Awards NOMINATION FORM
Company Awards accepting applications
The following are awards for IMAA member companies, or nominated by a member company:
Excellence in Mining (EIM) Awards
The Excellence in Mining Awards recognize excellence in the aggregates industry at the plant level. For 2019, some of the wording on the application forms have been updated for clarity and emphasis. In some cases, this may include providing additional documentation or explanation. Please review the updated forms carefully before submitting your awards application. Forms from previous years will not be accepted.
EIM INSTRUCTION Form 2019
Instructions for the Excellence in Mining Awards
2019 EIM SCORING
Guidelines for scoring the Excellence in Mining Awards
2019 EIM ENTRY FORM
Required for Excellence in Mining entries
EIM ENVIRONMENT Form 2019
Required for Excellence in Mining entries
EIM SAFETY Form 2019
Required for Excellence in Mining entries
EIM EMPLOYEE Form 2019
Required for Excellence in Mining entries
EIM COMMUNITY Form 2019
Required for Excellence in Mining entries
Community Connection Award
The Community Connection Award represents plants that are a vital part of their community and showcase what it means to be a “good neighbor.” To qualify for a Community Connection Award, a plant must have submitted an Excellence in Mining award application. While the Excellence in Mining Award represents a well-rounded plant in regards to community involvement, the Community Connection Award exemplifies outstanding involvement and above excellent community service by a location’s employees.
2019 EIM Community Connection ENTRY FORM
Associate Company of the Year Award
The Associate Company of the Year awards an IMAA Associate member company for their involvement in the association and dedication in promoting the Indiana aggregates industry in their communities. Award recipients demonstrate that their company values safety, environmental stewardship, aggregates industry involvement, employee relations, and community involvement.
Associate Company Of The Year Award ENTRY FORM
Transportation Company of the Year Award
The Transportation Company of the Year Award recognizes outstanding service to the aggregates industry by a transportation company. As a respected and responsible leader in the transportation industry, this company’s achievements in serving the aggregates industry in Indiana deserve special recognition. Companies nominated for this award exemplify the very best in their profession.
Transportation Company of the Year ENTRY FORM
Looking for more information about IMAA Awards?
View all of the IMAA Awards, winners, qualifications, and forms on the IMAA Awards page.