Daman Award

A.C. Daman Lifetime Achievement Award

Arthur C. Daman was a 1915 graduate of the Colorado School of Mines and began his career with Stearns-Roger Corp. In 1927 he founded Denver Equipment Company. Mr. Daman was one of the dynamic leaders of the mining industry. He was a capable engineer and had more than 50 patented inventions.

In 2000, the Colorado MPD Executive Committee created an award to recognize lifetime achievement in the mining industry. The award is given to individuals who have contributed significantly to the image of the mining industry, and have made a significant impact on the mining industry in either property development, equipment design or engineering services.

The recipients of this award are of the highest professional and ethical standards and whose character and integrity is above reproach. The award is named in memory of Arthur C. Daman who lived these standards and made an impact on the mining industry in Colorado and the world.

YEAR

RECIPIENT

2023

Robert Cooke

2022

Claudia & Everod Samuel

2021

Jim Thompson

2019

Jim Metsa

2018

Fred Menzer

2017

Marc LeVier

2016

Deepak Malhotra

2015

Ken Brunk

2014

Graham Karklin

2013

Stuart Sanderson

2012

Tom Plouf

2011

Gill Porter

 

Dick Moolick

2010

Stan Dempsey

2009

Jack Goth

2008

Bob Kilborn

 

Walter K. Walker

2007

Lou Cope

2006

Nick Lynn

 

Rick Quinn

2005

Bob Coleman

2004

Len Harris

2003

Layne White

2002

Rex Bull

2001

J.E. Quinn

 

Vern L. Mattson

 

Asher Patton

2000

Frank Seeton

 

Tom Feree

 

A.R. Wilfley, Jr.

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