Nominate a coworker or colleague who has made an exceptional contribution to the fields of explosives or drilling for one of the International Society of Explosives Engineers' most prestigious awards.

There are five awards the ISEE is accepting nominations for through November 15th:

• Blaster’s Leadership Award: Presented to those who exemplify the blaster in the field and have generously contributed their time and talents to help fellow blasters.

• Distinguished Service Award: An award of merit given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of explosives engineering.

• Industry Service Award: This award recognizes dedicated service over time to the ISEE and the industry at large. Those recognized may not necessarily qualify for other awards.

• Driller of the Year Award: Recognizes a drill operator of high moral character whose work demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to compliance and safety, strong work ethic, quality performance, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Drilling Industry Leadership Award: Recognizes owners/operators of mines and/or contractors (including their engineers and managers), suppliers/vendors (of equipment, tools, and systems), consultants, and academics of high moral character who have dedicated substantial time and knowledge to advance the drilling industry through application, technology, engineering, or fieldwork.

To nominate a candidate online or to download a nomination form, click here. All nominations must include a photo and personal bio. The Driller of the Year Award requires a unique form for nominations. To download the Driller of the Year Award form click here.