Awards Program

CCFMS Awards Program Structure

The CCFMS invites members of affiliated clubs to nominate individuals and organizations for annual awards.
These awards recognize outstanding contributions to rockhounding, lapidary, and public education.
They are designed to inspire others and celebrate excellence across our hobby.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the CCFMS Board at executiveofCCFMS@gmail.com

Eligibility for the Awards

• Winners of the Rockhounding and Lapidary Hall of Fame Award and the Outstanding Display Awards are members in good standing in a CCFMS-affiliated club.
• Awards in junior categories are reserved for young people 16 years of age or younger.
• An individual may win the Rockhounding and Lapidary Hall of Fame Award only once in each age category (junior or senior).
• Winners of the Public Education Award are any CCFMS-affiliated club, an individual or group from a CCFMS-affiliated club, or an outside organization.
• Winners of the Company and Landowner Award are an outside organization such as, a company and/or individual.

How to nominate someone or an organization for a CCFMS Award

• Any individual member of a CCFMS-affiliated club, a group of members in a club, or members from more than one club may nominate a person or an organization for an award.
• The nominating party or parties will provide documentation to the CCFMS board that “makes a case” for why the award should be won by their chosen nominee(s).
• Using the online application form in the link below or download Word Nomination Form and send via email.
• Nominators should address the specific criteria that have been defined for each award.
• Nominations are due by November 1st each year.
• Awards will be announced at the AGM (usually scheduled late November).
• Submissions will be judged by the CCFMS board and awards will be announced in CCFMS communications (such as, social media) and at the next Annual General Meeting of the CCFMS.
• Profiles of the award winners will be posted on the CCFMS website and social media as an inspiration to the members of our CCFMS-affiliated clubs.

Will all awards be given out every year?

• If nominations aren’t received for a particular award, the award will not be given out that year.
• If the CCFMS board determines that nominations are unable to meet award qualifications, the award will not be given out that year.

Submission Options

Option 1: Use the Online Nomination Form. You can save your work and return to complete it. Once completed, click Submit and it will be sent as a PDF. You will receive an email copy.

Option 2: Download the Word Nomination Form and Email to executiveofCCFMS@gmail.com with any other accompanying material.