Nominations called for Geotech of the Year

The Bowen Basin Underground Geotechnical society has called for nominations for Geotechnical Practitioner of Year 2020.

Nomination criteria:
Practicing Geotechnical Engineer who has significantly contributed to the discipline through their involvement in one or more of the following areas:

• Advancement in the field of geotechnical engineering
• Presenting at BBUGS meetings
• Attendance at BBUGS meetings
• Council member of BBUGS, BOHOGS, AGS, ACG, AUSIMM or other relevant society
• Conference Papers or Presentations in 2019-2020 year
• Organising committees for conferences
• ACARP committee, ACARP monitor
• University Lectures or Advisory Board
• Thesis supervision
• Relevant awards, scholarships of certificates
• Mentoring of young geotechnical engineers

Nomination process:

• Nominations to be sent direct to our Chairman Gavin Lowing (GLowing@peabodyenergy.com)
• Individuals may self nominate or nominate another person
• Nominations to include: Name, Company, Position, Contributions made and achievements attained in the field of underground coal mine geotechnical engineering over the past 12-18 months
• Nominations close 15 November, 2020

Award process:
The Practitioner of the Year award will be presented at the joint BBUGS / BOHOGS Suppliers Day on 10th December 2020