2017 Excellence in Surface Mining Award Nomination Form

2017 Excellence in
Surface Mining
Award Nomination
Form
Company name:
Name and location of the nominated mining operation:

Permit number(s) of site being nominated:

Award category:

Good Neighbor

National Award

Note: The same nomination may be submitted in both categories.

Company Contact Name:
Company Contact Address:
Company Contact Phone Number:
Company Contact E-Mail Address:

Information on person submitting the nomination (if different than company contact above):
Contact Name:
Contact Address:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact E-Mail Address:

Names and titles of all individuals directly responsible for on-the-ground reclamation at the
nominated site:

The following page contains information on the required narrative and photography format.
Please go to www.osmre.gov/programs/awards/ActiveMineAwards.shtm for specific information on
the nomination process and where to submit your nomination.
Winning photos and video submitted are subject to use by OSMRE.

Narrative description of the specific reclamation or environmental control techniques that
resulted in exemplary performance under the Surface Mining Law

The narrative should describe the mining operation and the specific activity nominated for an
award using the following outline (not to exceed six single-spaced pages).
1. Brief summary of the mining and reclamation project.
2. Description of the nominated activity or reclamation practice, including specific
problems, solutions, and unusual circumstances.
3. On-site effectiveness of the work. This should be documented and quantified with data.
4. Transferability or value of the accomplishment(s) to other mining and reclamation
operations.
5. Long-term benefits to the landowner and local or regional community.
Electronic Submission Format
Each nomination package must include a project description in Adobe PDF format and separate .jpgs
for all photos. While nominations may include photos in the project description pdf file, a separate jpg
for each photo is required, (including a cover photo in .jpg format), using the following guidelines:
1.
2.

Are 3 Megapixel (MP) in size or larger.
Show before-and-after sequences (preference is for historic photos from the origins of the mine
and/or the reclamation work to show progress).

Video Submission:
Please send raw, unedited video for your submission. It should include the following:
•
before/after video of the site, beauty shots, shots of innovations created
•
on camera video of the work being performed
•
on-camera interviews of people affected
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video of the products or services that resulted from the restoration/reclamation
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on-camera interviews with people who did the work
•
on-camera interviews with people who benefited from the work
Video Format:
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HD Video, 1080p (or higher)
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ambient sound only
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no narration
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no music
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no graphics
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unedited on-camera interviews to explain the project are strongly advised
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no visible time codes
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no date stamps