The following is a summary of RMAG Professional Award categories.
Honorary Member
- For outstanding service to geology and/or the RMAG
- No more than two per year
- Generally for members but open to outstanding nonmembers
Outstanding Explorer
- Significant energy or mineral discovery (ies)
- Having accomplished outstanding earth science exploration within recent years or throughout career
- Only one award per year. Award may be shared
- Member of RMAG
Outstanding Scientist
- Having conducted or reported outstanding earth science studies either recently or throughout career
- Only one award per year
- Member of RMAG
Distinguished Service to RMAG
- No more than three per year
- Members of RMAG only
Distinguished Public Service to Earth Science
- No more than three per year
- Members or nonmembers
Journalism
- Achievement which of notable benefit to the profession or public understanding of geology, exploration or resources
- Generally nonmember professionals, but members are not to be excluded