Miners Give Back
The SME Foundation (SMEF) presents the Miners Give Back Award for the recognition of SME Section community service and humanitarian outreach.
The Miners Give Back Award program promotes community service and humanitarian outreach initiatives by SME Sections within their communities and facilitates networking between Sections.
PURPOSE
This award recognizes the outstanding efforts of an SME Section for their accomplishments in community service and humanitarian outreach to serve the mission of Miners Give Back. The mission of MGB is to support world-wide initiatives focused on humanitarian efforts that tangibly improved the lives of individuals and inspired a commitment to give back to the local community.
Richard Schwering, the Colorado Section of SME Programs Chair, accepted the award from SMEF President Tom Rauch at the 2024 SME Foundation Gala Dinner in Phoenix, AZ.
Applications are currently CLOSED.
The SME Foundation (SMEF) presents the Miners Give Back Award for the recognition of SME Section community service and humanitarian outreach.
The Miners Give Back Award program promotes community service and humanitarian outreach initiatives by SME Sections within their communities and facilitates networking between Sections.
PURPOSE
This award recognizes the outstanding efforts of an SME Section for their accomplishments in community service and humanitarian outreach to serve the mission of Miners Give Back. The mission of MGB is to support world-wide initiatives focused on humanitarian efforts that tangibly improved the lives of individuals and inspired a commitment to give back to the local community.
How to Apply:
How to Apply for the 2026 Miners Give Back Award
TIMELINE
1. Serve: Complete your Outreach Project between January 2025 – March 2026
2. Apply: April 1, 2026 – June 1, 2026. APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
3. Celebrate: Award ceremony at the 2027 SME Foundation Gala Dinner at the SME Annual Conference & Expo.