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Highest Honours

Beryl Jacka Award

Highest Honours

Beryl Jacka Award

This award is named in honour of Beryl Jacka, a stalwart of the Institute for 40 years and AusIMM Secretary 1946-1976. The award recognises extraordinary and sustained service to the AusIMM. It was first awarded in 1993.

This award may only be presented to an AusIMM member who has demonstrated extraordinary and sustained service to the Institute.

2023 Beryl Jacka Recipient

Paul Harper has provided highly-valued service to the AusIMM, with contributions over an extended period of time in multiple leading roles. He has demonstrated his leadership as an AusIMM Director (2010-2014) and as Chair of the Melbourne Branch (2006-2008), Mining Society (2009-2010) and Publications Committee (2011-2014). He has also been an invaluable contributor to a diverse suite of committees including AusIMM’s Awards Committee, ESG-Social Responsibility Committee, and Consultants Society.

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Beryl Jacka Award

This award is named in honour of Beryl Jacka, a stalwart of the Institute for 40 years
and AusIMM Secretary 1945-1976. The award recognises extraordinary and
sustained service to the AusIMM. It was first awarded in 1993.

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