Energy, Mines, and Resources
Minerals
Robert E. Leckie Award for Outstanding Mining Reclamation Practices
This award was created in 1999 as a tribute to Robert E. Leckie, a mining inspector from Mayo, who passed away November 1999.
Robert was an innovator who promoted planned reclamation, research, and cooperation that benefited both government and industry.
The award is presented to worthy recipients for exceptional reclamation and restoration efforts.
It is presented annually at the Yukon Geoscience Forum 
to a quartz and placer exploration/mining operation.
Nominations
You can nominate a placer operator or mining company for exceptional reclamation and site restoration efforts, such as:
- reclaiming land for which there was no obligation to rehabilitate;
- adding features to the land that notably enhanced the area and local community; or
- returning mined land to a condition that is not only structurally sound but aesthetically pleasing.
Nominations must be submitted in writing and should include:
- reasons why the operator/company should be considered for the award;
- the location of the claim block and name and address of the operator; and
- at least one colour photograph of the reclamation activity.
The nominations are evaluated by a committee which includes the Yukon government, Klondike Placer Miners' Association and the Yukon Chamber of Mines.
The deadline for submitting nominations is October 15th.
Nominations may be dropped off or sent to Mining Lands unit, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, #400-211 Main Street (Shoppers Plaza), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Y1A 2C6 or submitted electronically to leckieaward@gov.yk.ca.
Leckie Award - Contact Us:
Judy St. Amand
A/Regional Mining Lands Officer
Phone: 867.456.3961
Email: leckieaward@gov.yk.ca