WIM USA

Distinguished Service Award

Recognizing Achievements & Contributions by Women in the Mining Industry

The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is awarded to members that have demonstrated leadership in alignment with the mission and goals of Women in Mining USA and is presented during the WIM USA Annual Meeting. The individual’s achievements may be in a particular area of service, including but not limited to membership solicitation, new Chapter formation, education, professionalism, public relations, financial, or legal.

More information can be provided by your Chapter’s WIM USA Representatives. 

Do you know a WIM Member that has:
  • Given outstanding consistent and continuous service to WIM USA for at least 2 years.
  • Made a major contribution towards WIM USA.
  • Shows strong leadership skills and supports WIM USA programs and projects.
  • Impacted and influenced beyond their responsibilities as an officer or committee chair.
Make a Nomination

Past Recipients of The Distinguished Service Award

  • 2023 - Anita Bertisen, Denver
  • 2018 - Linda Brown, Denver
  • 2010 - Stephen Tibbals, Nevada
  • 2010 - Christine Johnston, Denver
  • 2008 - Susan Yadon, Nevada
  • 2007 - Denise Tavitie, California
  • 2007 - Betty Peters, California
  • 2005 - Joyce Pulliam-Fitzgerald, California
  • 2004 - Sharon Kirts, Denver
  • 2004 - Sally McLeod, Battle Mountain
  • 2003 - Karen Jass, Denver
  • 2002 - Dinah Shumway, California
  • 2001 - Vikki Michalski, Ohio
  • 2000 - Maureen Lennon, California
  • 1999 - Scotty Norman, Battle Mountain
  • 1998 - Suzan Hanel, Winnemucca
  • 1998 - General Richard Lawson, Washington, DC
  • 1997 - Betty Valley, Battle Mountain
  • 1997 - Phyllis A. Lyday, Washington, DC
  • 1997 - Jackie Dorr, Denver
  • 1996 - Caroleta Colborn, Ohio
  • 1995 - Arloa Woolford, Winnemucca
  • 1995 - Carol Sheppard, Washington, DC
  • 1994 - Robert Shanks, St. Louis
  • 1994 - Linda Baggott, St. Louis
  • 1992 - Debbie Schumacher, Kentuckianio
  • 1991 - Barbara Pike, Ohio
  • 1991 - Shirley Evans, Winnemucca
  • 1990 - Patricia Kemper, Denver
  • 1989 - Susan Wingfield, Washington, DC

Hall of Fame Recipients

  • 1988 - Betty McCann, Ohio
  • 1987 - Debbie Schumacher, Kentuckianio
  • 1986 - Lois Brooks, Denver
  • 1985 - Ruth Foster, Denver
  • 1984 - Maxine Steward, Denver
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