William T. Plass Award

Criteria and Nomination

Show Past Award Recipients

  • 2020

    • Christopher Barton

  • 2019

    • Dennis Neuman

  • 2018

    • Dr. Robert G. Darmody

  • 2017

    • Dr. Robert Nairn

  • 2016

    • Dr. Carl Zipper, Virginia Tech

  • 2015

    • Dr. Jeff Skousen, West Virginia University

  • 2014

    • Ms. Margaret Dunn, Stream Restoration, Inc

  • 2013

    • Dr. Neil Humphries, Blakemere Consultants Ltd

  • 2012

    • Dr. W. Lee Daniels, Virginia Tech

  • 2011

    • Dr. Arthur W. Rose, Pennsylvania State University

  • 2010

    • Dr. George F. Vance, University of Wyoming

  • 2009

    • Dr. Richard Barnhisel, University of Kentucky (Retired)

  • 2008

    • Dr. Terry Toy, University of Denver (Retired)

  • 2006

    • Mr. Terry Macyk, Alberta Research Council, AB, Canada

  • 2005

    • Dr. Gerald Schuman, High Plains Grasslands Res. Sta. WY

  • 2004

    • Dr. Robert Kleinmann, U.S. Dept. of Energy, NETL, PA

  • 2003

    • Dr. John C. Sencindiver, University of West Virginia

  • 2002

    • Dr. Ronald E. Ries, U.S.D.A.—ARS (Retired)

  • 2001

    • Mr. Richard L. White, Texas Utilities, Dallas, TX

  • 2000

    • Dr. James A. Burger, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

  • 1999

    • Mr. Joe D. Friedlander, Coteau Properties, ND

  • 1998

    • Dr. Gerald L. Lowry, Stephen F. Austin College (Retired)

  • 1997

    • Dr. James De Ment, Consultant

  • 1996

    • Mr. Alten Grandt, Peabody Coal Co. (Retired)

  • 1993

    • Dr. Frank T. Caruccio, University of South Carolina

  • 1992

    • Dr. William E. Sopper, Pennsylvania State University

  • 1991

    • Dr. William C. Ashby, Southern Illinois University

  • 1990

    • Mr. Benjamin C. Greene, West Virginia Mining & Reclamation Assoc.

Barnhisel Reclamation Researcher of the Year

The name of this award was changed in 2008 from Reclamation Researcher of the Year. Endowment Established Letter

Criteria and Nomination

Show Past Award Recipients

  • 2020

    • Neil Humphries

  • 2019

    • Natalie Kruse Daniels

  • 2018

    • Paul Eger

  • 2017

    • Dr. Jennifer Franklin

  • 2016

    • Dr. Louis McDonald, West Virginia University

  • 2015

    • Dr. Chris Barton, University of Kentucky

  • 2014

    • Mr. Jim Gusek, Sovereign Consulting Inc.

  • 2012

    • Dr. Gwendelyn Geidel, University of South Carolina

  • 2011

    • Dr. Robert Nairn, Oklahoma University

  • 2010

    • Dr. Robert Darmody, University of Illinois

  • 2009

    • Dr. Zhenqi Hu, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing

  • 2008

    • Dr. Lachlan Ingram, University of Wyoming

  • 2007

    • Dr. Carl Zipper, Virginia Tech

  • 2006

    • Dr. Thomas Wildeman, Colorado School of Mines

  • 2005

    • Dr. Peter D. Stahl, University of Wyoming
    • Dr. Jon Bryan Burley, Michigan State University

  • 2003

    • Dr. Michael Collins, University of Kentucky

  • 2002

    • Dr. Terrence J. Toy, University of Denver

  • 2001

    • Dr. Lloyd R. Hossner, Texas A. & M. University

  • 2000

    • Mr. Martin Y.P. Fung, Syncrude Canada Ltd., AB, Canada

  • 1999

    • Dr. Jeffrey G. Skousen, West Virginia University

  • 1998

    • Dr. George Vance, University of Wyoming

  • 1997

    • Dr. Stephan A. Schroeder, No. Dakota Public Service Commission

  • 1996

    • Mr. Jack Nawrot, Southern Illinois University

  • 1995

    • Dr. Gary Halvorson, North Dakota State University

  • 1994

    • Mr. Terry M. Macyk, Alberta Research Council

  • 1993

    • Dr. W. Lee Daniels, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  • 1992

    • Dr. Frank F. Munshower, Montana State University

  • 1991

    • Dr. Gerald E. Schuman, Agricultural Research Service

  • 1990

    • Ms. Patricia M. Erickson, U.S. Bureau of Mines

  • 1989

    • Dr. Richard I. Barnhisel, University of Kentucky

  • 1988

    • Dr. Edward J. DePuit, University of Wyoming

  • 1987

    • Mr. Thomas G. Zarger, Tennessee Valley Authority (Deceased)

  • 1986

    • Mr. Willis G. Vogel, U.S. Forest Service (Retired)

  • 1985

    • Dr. Richard M. Smith, West Virginia University (Retired)

  • 1984

    • Dr. Ronald E. Ries, Agriculture Research Service

Reclamationist of the Year

Criteria and Nomination

Show Past Award Recipients

  • 2020

    • William Zeaman

  • 2019

    • Derek Launius

  • 2017

    • Mr. Tim Danehy

  • 2016

    • Mr. Jim Truax, Truax Co.

  • 2015

    • Dr. Brenda Schladweiler, BKS Environmental Associates

  • 2014

    • Mr. Paul Eger, Golder Associates, Roseville MN

  • 2013

    • Mr. Paul Griswold, Peabody Energy

  • 2012

    • Mr. Keith E. Lindbeck, Keith Lindbeck & Assoc., Bullcreek, Australia

  • 2011

    • Dr. Robert Hedin, Hedin Environmental Inc., Pittsburgh PA

  • 2010

    • Mr. Jim Luther, BHP Billiton, Waterflow, NM

  • 2009

    • Mr. Roy Karo, Peabody Energy, Hayden, CO

  • 2008

    • Mr. James Gusek, Golder & Associates, Lakewood, CO
    • Mr. Frank Russell, Glenn Springs Holding, Inc., Ducktown, TN

  • 2007

    • Mr. Vern R. Pfannenstiel, Peabody Western Coal Co., AZ

  • 2006

    • Mr. Billy Nicholson, Trapper Mining Co., CO

  • 2005

    • Mr. William R. Kirk, Coteau Properties Co., ND

  • 2004

    • Mr. Scott E. Belden, Powder River Coal Co., Gillette, WY

  • 2003

    • Mr. Clint Skilbred, Glenrock Coal Co. Glenrock, WY

  • 2002

    • Ms. Margaret H. Dunn, Stream Restoration, Inc., Cranberry Twp., PA
    • Ms. Laurel E. Vicklund,, Belle Ayr Mine, Gillette, WY

  • 2001

    • Mr. Tim Ramsey, BHP World Minerals, La Plata Mine, La Plata, NM

  • 2000

    • Mr. Reginald Hoff, Big Sky Coal, Peabody, Colstrip, MT

  • 1998

    • Mr. Wayne R. Erickson, Habitat Management, Inc.

  • 1997

    • Mr. Stuart A. Bengson, ASARCO Inc., Copper Operations, AZ

  • 1996

    • Mr. Darryl Maunder, Kerr-McGee Coal Company

  • 1995

    • Mr. Brent Gray, Peabody Coal Company

  • 1994

    • Mr. Dave Nilson, Basin Electric Power Cooperative

  • 1993

    • Mr. Robert Moore, Thunder Basin Coal Company

  • 1992

    • Dr. David S. Ralston, Amax Coal Company

  • 1990

    • Mr. David C. Porterfield, Carbon Coal Company

  • 1989

    • Mr. Dwight Hicks, Drumond Coal Company

  • 1988

    • Mr. Jack A. Muncy, Tennessee Valley Authority

  • 1987

    • Dr. Thomas H. Peters, International Metals (Retired)

  • 1986

    • Mr. Kenneth Spurlock, Kentucky Reclamation Association (Retired)

  • 1985

    • Mr. Alten F. Grandt, Peabody Coal Company (Retired)

  • 1984

    • Mr. James White, Pioneer Fuel Company (Retired)

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Pioneers in Reclamation

Criteria and Procedure

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  • 2020
    • Bill Locke
  • 2019
    • Tom Henderson
  • 2018
    • Dr. Zhenqi Hu
  • 2017
    • Paul Ziemkiewick
  • 2016
    • Peter Beckett
  • 2014
    • Wayne Erickson
  • 2011
    • Robert Dunker
  • 2005
    • Terry Macyk
    • Martin Fung
  • 2004
    • Sy Brayley
    • Ben Green
    • Jarvis Harper
    • Sam Lyle
    • Jack Muncy
    • Jim Sandusky
  • 2003
    • Stuart A. Bengson
    • James A. Brown
    • Larry F. Brown
    • Ray W. Brown
    • C. Wayne Cook
    • Alton D. Day
    • Eugene E. Farmer
    • Thomas Gwynn
    • Rodney R. Krause
    • Gerald Lowry
    • Kenneth L. Ludeke
    • Frank F. Munshower
    • Ed Pommerenning
    • Paul Rokich
    • Ed Temple
    • John Thames
  • 2002
    • Richard I. Barnhisel
    • William A. Berg
    • James F. Boyer, Jr.
    • Kenes Bowling
    • Frank T. Carruccio
    • Willy Curtis
    • Jimmy Dean
    • Samuel Dickinson
    • David Funk
    • Alten F. Grandt
    • Willard D. Klimstra
    • Thomas H. Peters
    • Joe Ruffner
    • Stephen G. Shetron
    • Richard Meriwether Smith
    • Shawn T. Sorrell
    • Willis Vogel
    • Tom Zarger
  • 2001
    • Earl Alden
    • Robert G. Beverly
    • Stephen G. Boyce
    • W.C. Bramble
    • A. G. Chapman
    • Bryan F. Clark
    • John Crowl
    • W. C. Croxton
    • Karl C. Dean
    • Dan DenUyl
    • Glenn Deitschmann
    • Dean Eisinphar
    • Louis E. Engstrom
    • Raymond Finn
    • Frank Glover
    • Richard C. Havens
    • Tom Higgins
    • Ron Hill
    • Richard Hodder
    • Bob Hughes
    • Lyle Knutson
    • John F. Knudsen
    • Gus Limstrom
    • Harith Loqua
    • James H. Lundy
    • A. L. McComb
    • Robert W. Merz
    • Rex F. Neilson
    • H. B. Peterson
    • Bland Z. Richardson
    • Charles V. Riley
    • Nelson Rogers
    • Don Russell
    • L. E. Sawyer
    • Paul N. Seastrom
    • Monte B. Shirts
    • C. A. "Tony" Sjogren
    • Paul Sutton
    • E. H. Tyner
    • John P. Vimmerstedt
    • Louis Weber
  • 1999
    • Paul Borden
    • Mike Coats
    • Jesse Mitchell
  • 1998
    • William T. Plass
  • 1997
    • Clark Ashby
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Distinction in Reclamation

Criteria and Nomination

Show Past Award Recipients

  • 2020

    • BioMost Inc.

  • 2015

    • William R. Kirk, The Coteau Properties Company Freedom Mine

Early Career

Criteria and Nomination

Show Past Award Recipients

  • 2020

    • Wu Xiao “Jeremy”

  • 2019

    • Cody "Buck" Neely

  • 2018

    • Julie La Bar

  • 2017

    • Bill Strosnider

  • 2016

    • Melissa Van Scoyoc, Salmon River Restoration Council

Special Award Recipients

Show Past Award Recipients

  • 2016

    • Membership Recruiter Award - Kelsey Palmer

  • 2014

    • WY AML Alan Edwards and Douglas Beahm
    • Membership Recruiter Award - Richard Barnhisel

  • 2010

    • Membership Recruiter Award - Margaret Dunn

  • 2009

    • Membership Recruiter Award - Jack Nawrot

  • 2008

    • Membership Recruiter Award - Jack Nawrot

  • 2007

    • Membership Recruiter Award - Jeff Skousen
    • Membership Recruiter Award - Dennis Neuman

  • 2006

    • Outstanding Recruiter Award - Linda Figueroa
    • Outstanding Service Award - Environmental Division, SME

  • 2005

    • Dr. Donald Graves, University of Kentucky

  • 2003

    • Mr. Forrest V. Luke, Trapper Mining Co., Craig, CO

  • 2002

    • Mr. Timothy C. Richmond, WYO DEQ/AML, Cheyenne, WY (Retired)

  • 1997

    • Dr. William C. Ashby, Southern Illinois University

  • 1996

    • Mr. Vern Pfannenstiel, Peabody Coal Company

  • 1989

    • Mr. James Powell, Peabody Coal Company
    • Douglas J. Dollhopf, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

  • 1988

    • Mr. Michael Pole, North American Coal Corporation
    • Mr. Michael D. Coats, Pittsburg Midway Coal Company

  • 1987

    • Dr. Donald Klein, Colorado State University

  • 1986

    • Mr. Scott Fisher, Office of Surface Mining

  • 1985

    • Mr. Daniel Miller, West Virginia Mining & Reclamation Association

  • 1984

    • Mr. Don Eagleston, U.S. Forest Service