Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) is a registered, volunteer-run, not-for-profit society that promotes and supports the interests of responsible mining and exploration for minerals, metals and petroleum. KEG is led by an elected 10 member volunteer board.
The Kamloops Exploration Group would like to thank AME for their continued Outreach support through grant funding.
Jane McCaw - President Karen Kennedy - Secretary/ Treasurer Nimmi Dhadwal – Vice President Raegan Markel –Vice President Chris LeClair - Director Lorne Warner – Director Nolan Goddard - Director Catherine Ryan - Director Colin Russell - Director Sean Tombe - Director
Julie Dormer - KEG Outreach Coordinator kamloopsexplorationgroup@gmail.com 250.320.2411
The Ron Wells Award
The Ron Wells Award is presented in recognition of outstanding service and contribution to the Kamloops Exploration Group.
Ron Wells Award past winners:
2025 Lester 'Chuck' Marlow 2024 David Piggin 2023 Colin Russell 2022 Ed Frey 2021 No recipient/ Covid 2020 Jim Gillis 2019 Karen Kennedy 2018 John L. Dormer 2017 Lynne Bruce 2016 Fred Daley 2015 Mike Cathro 2014 Jutta Jealouse 2013 Leo Lindinger 2012 Frank Pezzotti 2011 Royanna Wild
The Gold Pick Award
The Gold Pick Award is presented in recognition of outstanding service and contribution to the mineral industry.
Gold Pick Award past winners:
2025 Jean Pautler 2024 Kendra Johnson 2023 Ray Lett 2022 Don Bragg 2021 No recipient/ Covid 2020 Nels Vollo 2019 Graeme Evans 2018 Colin Russell 2017 Gavin Dirom 2016 Patrick McAndless 2015 JoAnne Nelson 2014 Yukon Dan Moore 2013 Jim Oliver 2012 Rudi Durfeld 2011 Paul Wodjak
KEG will send out a call for nominations for these two awards presented during the banquet at the KEG Conference & Trade Show in April 2019. These awards were created to recognize dedication and commitment. To nominate a deserving individual for either award, we require your contact information along with a biography of the individual and the reasons for their nomination. Call for nominations will happen near the end of 2018.