2024 AAMEG Africa Awards Entry Forms
Entries for the 2024 AAMEG Africa Awards open on 24 April 2024. Applicants have four months to submit their application. Application deadline is 2 August 2024.
Key Dates & Award Categories
Proudly sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia, this Award recognise explorers or developers that have undertaken exploration or early-stage development activities in Africa who are demonstrating a commitment to ESG principles.
This award promotes companies that not only prioritise responsible operations but are also championing visionary strategies that yield long-term community benefits. These might include improved employment opportunities, enhanced health and education services, or robust environmental stewardship.
Eligibility
- This award is open to companies that are Australian or functionally Australian, which are exploring/developing for mineral and energy resources in Africa.
- Have a market capitalisation below $200,000,000 and/or
- Less than 25 employees in Australia.
- This award is open to AAMEG Members and Non-Members.
Each category has a unique application form.
Submit your online application form for Category 1. Emerging ESG Leader Award for Explorer/Developer by 5pm on 2 August 2024.
Submission requirements
- Description in detail of your company’s initiative in Africa that aligns with one or more aspects of ESG principles.
- Discussion of the context or issue your organisation faced and how was it addressed by this initiative.
- Explanation of your approach to the initiative design and whether any voluntary ESG codes or principles came into consideration e.g., ICCM 10 Sustainable Development Principles.
- Explanation of how your initiative engages the host community and manages expectations.
- Demonstration of the positive impacts and/or outcomes of your initiative on the host community.
You will also be asked to provide any additional information including photos, video, news articles, reports, or evidence to support your claims.
Be sure to quantify the results of your efforts, tell a compelling story, emphasise your unique accomplishments and provide strong supporting evidence. Your ability to demonstrate your work through supporting documentation is highly valued in informing the judges decision-making ability.
Please note that any media provided may be used in pre and post event promotion and if applicable during the awards ceremony to showcase your organisation and initiative.
Recognising resources producing companies that not only prioritise responsible operations, but also see beyond the balance sheet – implementing innovative, forward-thinking strategies that result in significant long-term benefits for the communities they serve.
This award promotes established Australian companies who are leaving a significant positive footprint in Africa through their steadfast adherence to ESG principles and proactive contribution to community development.
Eligibility
- This award is open to energy and/or mineral companies that are functionally Australian companies with producing assets in Africa that have progressed beyond the exploration or development phases.
- This award is open to AAMEG Members and Non-Members.
Each category has a unique application form.
Submit your online application form for Category 2. Established ESG Leader Award – Resource Producing Company by 5pm on 2 August 2024.
Submission requirements
- Detailed description of your company’s initiative in Africa that aligns with one or more aspects of ESG.
- Discussion of the issue your organisation faced in context, and demonstration of how your initiative addressed it.
- Explanation of your approach to the initiative design. Detail whether any voluntary ESG codes or principles came into consideration e.g. ICCM 10 Sustainable Development Principles.
- Explanation of how your initiative engaged your host community and you managed expectations.
- Demonstration of the positive impacts and/or outcomes of your initiative on the host community.
You will also be asked to provide any additional information including photos, video, news articles, reports or evidence to support your claims. This supporting documentation is highly valued in informing the judges decision-making ability.
Please note that any media provided may be used in pre and post event promotion and if applicable during the awards ceremony to showcase your organisation and initiative.
Proudly sponsored by RSM Australia, this Award recognise resource services companies operating within the African resources sector who have exhibited an unwavering dedication to ESG principles resulting in lasting benefits for the host community.
Resource services companies include consultancies, drilling contractors, geotechnical engineers mining equipment suppliers, logistics providers and other service-based firms.
Eligibility
- This award is open to Australian, or functionally Australian, companies that provide services to mineral and energy resourcing companies in Africa.
- This award is open to AAMEG Members and Non-Members.
Each category has a unique application form.
Submit your online application form for Category 3. Established ESG Leader Award – Resource Services Company by 5pm on 2 August 2024.
Submission requirements
- Detailed description of your company’s initiative in Africa that aligns with one or more aspects of ESG.
- Discussion of the context or issue your organisation faced and how your initiative addressed this.
- Explanation of your approach to the initiative design and whether any voluntary ESG codes or principles came into consideration e.g. ICCM 10 Sustainable Development Principles.
- Explaining how your initiative engages the community in which you are operating and manages expectations.
- Demonstrating the positive impacts and/or outcomes of your initiative on the host community.
You will also be asked to provide any additional information including photos, video, news articles, reports or evidence to support your claims. This supporting documentation is highly valued in informing the judges decision-making ability.
Please note that any media provided may be used in pre and post event promotion and if applicable during the awards ceremony to showcase your organisation and initiative.
Proudly sponsored by Perenti, this award recognises not-for-profit or charity organisations who partner with, or has the capacity to partner with, resources and energy companies seeking to deliver tangible benefits to local communities.
Eligibility
- This award is open to Australian, or functionally Australian, not-for-profit or charity organisation whose core operations deliver benefits to people or initiatives in partnership – or have capacity to partner – with mineral and energy resourcing companies in Africa.
- This award is open to both AAMEG Members and Non-Members.
Each category has a unique application form.
Submit your online application form for Category 4. The Change-Maker Award by 5pm on 2 August 2024.
Submission requirements
- Detailed description your organisation’s initiative and the relevant stakeholders.
- Discussion around the context or issue your organisation faced and how was it addressed by this initiative.
- Explanation of your partnership/s – or your capacity to partner – with energy and mineral resource/service companies operating in Africa.
- Explanation of how your initiative engages the community in which you are operating and manages expectations.
- Demonstration of the positive impacts and/or outcomes of your initiative on the host community.
- Explanation of why you are passionate about this initiative.
You will also be asked to provide any additional information including photos, video, news articles, reports, or evidence to support your claims.
Be sure to quantify the results of your efforts, tell a compelling story, emphasise your unique accomplishments and provide strong supporting evidence. Your ability to demonstrate your work through supporting documentation is highly valued in informing the judges decision-making ability.
Please note that any media provided may be used in pre and post event promotion and if applicable during the awards ceremony to showcase your organisation and initiative.
The Africa Awards celebrate companies who are committed to ESG principles
Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance principles go beyond the balance sheet and prioritise holistic drivers for project success
Initiatives which prioritise environmental benefits, social benefits and/or good governance are worthy of celebration. Submissions to these awards might highlight their work as it pertains to the ESG principles.
For example, ESG principles in action would be:
- Environmental initiatives taken that mitigate a company’s environmental impact by addressing climate change, preserving biodiversity, managing waste, optimising water and resource use, and minimising pollution.
- Social initiatives taken that demonstrate an entity’s commitment to respect human rights, practice ethical labour, promote safety and health, uplift their communities and value diversity.
- Governance activities undertaken that demonstrate an entity’s exemplary corporate governance, adhere to high ethical standards, maintain compliance, fairly manage executive pay, encourage diversity and have a fair approach to lobbying and taxation.
At AAMEG we believe in taking a holistic approach to mining. The annual Africa Awards seek to celebrate and champion Australian companies engaged in the minerals and energy resource industries in Africa, who place a high value on operating with environmental, social and corporate governance principles.
We are looking forward to reading all the nominations and championing your achievements.
