For Innovations Beneficial to Mineral Explorers
Sponsored by ALS Global
Awarded to those engaged in the development of innovative tools and/ or processes beneficial to prospectors, mineral explorers and/or developers that may lead to the discovery or benefit the development of a project in British Columbia, Canada or globally.
The AME Innovation Award, sponsored by ALS Global, is open to individuals or companies engaged in the development of innovative tools and/or processes, who have been nominated by an AME member or member of an associated exploration and/or mining association.
When being considered for the AME Innovation Award, nominees will be assessed on their role in projects that demonstrate strong evidence of:
- The development of an innovative tool or process.
- The benefit or impact of these tools or processes on the larger mineral exploration and development industry.
- Alignment with AME’s Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.
2025 Recipient: Jean-Philippe (JP) Paiement
Jean-Philippe (JP) Paiement is the recipient of the 2025 AME Innovation Award, sponsored by ALS Global, for innovations beneficial to mineral explorers for his work bridging traditional geoscience expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence as Chief Technical Officer of VRIFY.
Past Recipients
- Mike Ravella
- John McGaughey
- VRIFY Product & Development Team
- Gregory Dipple