Nominate The Next Generation of Mining Leaders: CIM-Bedford Canadian Young Mining Leaders Awards 2026

The Bedford Group has once again partnered with the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) to sponsor the CIM Canadian Young Mining Leaders Awards for its 15th year in a row. These awards recognize young professionals who have shown exceptional leadership and contributions within their organizations and help promote the next generation of professionals in the Canadian mining sector.

If you know someone in your organization who fits this profile, we encourage you to nominate them. Nominees must be either Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, 39 years of age or younger, working in the mining industry, whether for a mining company, engineering/consulting firm, contractor, or supplier in Canada.

For more details and to submit your nominations, please visit the CIM Nomination Page.

Let’s encourage and celebrate the next generation of Canadian mining leaders! Please reach out to Mauricio Montano, Client Partner & Leader, Latin American Mining at mmontano@bedfordgroup.com if you have any questions or need further information. Submissions are due by November 28, 2025.