The Moore Medal
The International Marine Minerals Society presents The Moore Medal* award on occasion when the career of an eminent figure in marine mining and mineral activities warrants such an honor.
The award is given in the name of Professor J. Robert (Robby) Moore for distinction in the development of marine minerals. Professor Moore conducted marine minerals research at Cardiff University in Wales, Great Britain, and the Universities of Harvard, Wisconsin, Alaska, and Texas in the United States. He was committed to the intelligent integration of government, industry, and academia to address the development of marine minerals.
The following is a list of prominent recipients:
2007 Moore Medal recipient Alexander Malahoff (second from right) with IMMS President Akira Usui (second from left), UMI Chair Charles Morgan (right), and John Wiltshire (Associate Director, Hawai‘i Undersea Research Laboratory, left) at the University of Tokyo. Click on the image to open a larger version. |
- 2007 Award
- Alexander Malahoff
Hawai‘i Undersea Research Laboratory, University of Hawai‘i, USA - Download the announcement PDF
- 2005 Award
- Michael J. Cruickshank
Marine Minerals Technology Center Associates, USA - Download the announcement PDF
- 2004 Award
- Richard H.T. Garnett
Valrik Enterprises, Canada - Download the announcement PDF
- 2003 Award
- Kang, Jung-Keuk
Korea Ocean Resources and Development Institute, Korea - Download the announcement PDF
- 2001 Award
- Peter E. Halbach
Free University, Germany - 1998 Awards
- John W. Crawford, U.S. Bureau of Mines
- Marne Dubs, Kennecott Corporation
- John E. Flipse, Deep Sea Ventures
- John L. Mero, University of California
- John Shaw, International Nickel Company, Ltd.
- Conrad G. Wellling, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company
- Download the announcement PDF
* The Moore Medal is a bronze medallion of Robby Moore mounted on a laser-engraved wooden plaque. The medallion was designed by Robert W. Cooke, exploration manager for the International Nickel deep seabed mining consortium, and who is now a full time artist in Arizona.
Other Notable Awards
Outstanding Awards of 1989
In 1989, the Society recognized those who had made notable contributions to the marine mining industry. They are as follows:
- J. Robert Moore of the University of Texas for “Outstanding Career Achievement” in recognition of his professional contributions leading to the advancement of marine minerals resource development in the fields of education and marine minerals exploration.
- Peter A. Rona of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atlantic Ocean Marine Laboratory for ?Outstanding Presentation (by a senior professional)” for his 1988 UMI presentation entitled, “Gorda Ridge and Mid-Atlantic Ridge: New Frontiers for Undersea Research.”
- Annette M. Olivarez of the University of Notre Dame for “Outstanding Presentation (by a young professional)” for her 1988 UMI presentation entitled, “Plate Tectonic Reorganizations: Possible Controls on Massive Sulfide Deposition.”
- B.K. Parekh, T.K.B. Jepsen and W.W. Goldberger of the University of Kentucky for “Outstanding Paper” entitled “Segregation Roasting and Beneficiation of Deep Sea Nodules,” that appeared in Marine Mining (Vol. 7).
- Laverne D. Kulm of Oregon State University for “Honorable Mention Paper? entitled “Potential Heavy Mineral and Metal Placers on the Southern Oregon Continental Shelf” that appeared in Marine Mining (Vol. 7).
Lifetime Membership Award
This award has been granted twice only, first in 1979 on the 10th anniversary of the Underwater Mining Institute to Mr. Lorne Wrigglesworth who dedicated his professional career to the Falconbridge Group of companies for nearly 40 years and for nearly a decade beyond as an independent ore reserves consultant. Throughout this span he remained an active member of the UMI and a strong advocate of the Society. See certificate PDF.
The second award was given in 2002 to Dorothy Taylor Moore who was an active supporter of the mission and objectives of the Society throughout “Robby” Moore’s lifetime. Mrs. Moore remains a close friend and supporter of IMMS to this day. See award PDF.