Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) is a registered, volunteer-run, not-for-profit society that promotes and supports the interests of mining and prospecting for minerals, metals and petroleum. KEG is led by an elected 10 member volunteer board.
Jane McCaw - President Karen Kennedy - Secretary Jim Gillis - Treasurer Paul Baxter - Director Steve Wanless - Director Chris LeClair - Director John Tyler - Director Nimmi Dhadwal - Director Kevin Byrne - Director Raegan Markel - Director Colin Russell - Past President
Julie Dormer - KEG Outreach Coordinator kamloopsexplorationgroup@gmail.com 250.320.2411
The Ron Wells Award
The Ron Wells Award is presented for recognition of outstanding service and contribution to the Kamloops Exploration Group.
Ron Wells Award past winners:
2017 Lynne Bruce 2016 Fred Daley 2015 Mike Cathro 2014 Jutta Jealouse 2013 Leo Lindinger 2012 Frank Pezzotti 2011 Royanna Wild
The Gold Pick Award
The Gold Pick Award is presented in recognition of outstanding service and contribution to the mineral industry.
Gold Pick Award past winners:
2017 Gavin Dirom 2016 Patrick McAndless 2015 JoAnne Nelson 2014 Yukon Dan Moore 2013 Jim Oliver 2012 Rudi Durfeld 2011 Paul Wodjak
KEG will send out a call for nominations for these two awards presented during the banquet at the KEG Conference & Trade Show in April 2019. These awards were created to recognize dedication and commitment. To nominate a deserving individual for either award, we require your contact information along with a biography of the individual and the reasons for their nomination. Call for nominations will happen near the end of 2018.