The Guenter Fettweis Award recognizes active SOMP Members for accomplishments and excellence in education, research and professional service to advance the discipline of mining engineering and for significant contributions to the Society.

The award is named after Professor Guenter B. Fettweis, who in 1990 assembled a group of Mining Engineering Professors at his University, Montanuniversitat in Leoben, Austria, and reconstituted the historic Society of Mining Professors. Professor Fettweis became the first President of the newly formed society and an inspired leader of SOMP. Professor Fettweis serves as an example to his colleagues for his enthusiasm and commitment to the goals of the Society.

Award Committee

Past Secretary General, President Elect, and members at large.

2021-2022 Award Committee

• Prof. Michael Karmis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, USA, Coordinator
• 2021-2022 President Elect: Prof. Oliver Langefeld, Technische Univ Clausthal, Germany
• Member at Large: Prof. Zach Agioutantis, University of Kentucky, USA
• Member at Large: Prof. Helmuth Mischo, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

Deadlines

Nominations should be submitted to the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Michael Karmis, by April 1, 2022.

Nomination Letter

Nomination letters should include:

• how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (not more than 2 pages)
• an abbreviated resume of the candidate
• a suggested award citation (30 words or less)

Winner List