ACR’s 90th Anniversary Conference and Banquet

Award Nominations Opening August 2025 ~

Award Nominations Opening August 2025 ~

Celebrate 90 Years of Leadership — ACR’s 90th Anniversary Conference & Banquet

April 9–10, 2026 | Fairmont Banff Springs

Join us for a milestone event as the Alberta Chamber of Resources marks 90 years of shaping Alberta’s resource sector. This two-day celebration will honour the past, showcase today’s leadership, and inspire conversations about the future of our industry — all set in the breathtaking surroundings of Banff.

  • Tickets go on sale to the public October 27, 2025, following a special early release for invited guests.

  • Full 2-Day Conference Ticket (includes banquet ticket): $1,100.00

  • Banquet-Only Tickets will be available for purchase in January 2026, based on availability.

Attendees will receive a discounted room rate at the Fairmont Banff Springs — a booking link will be provided upon registration.

Award nominations will open in August 2025, offering a chance to recognize individuals and organizations driving excellence and innovation in the resource sector.

Come connect with industry leaders, celebrate the legacy, and help shape the next chapter of Alberta’s resource future.

"For decades, the Alberta Chamber of Resources has been a driving force behind the policies, partnerships, and progress that built Alberta’s resource sector. Its legacy of leadership continues to shape the conversations—and the solutions—needed for a sustainable and prosperous future."

— ACR Member

Conference Agenda

2026 90th Anniversary Conference & Banquet
Theme: Past, Present and Future
Dates: April 9 & 10, 2026
Location: Fairmont Banff Springs

Thursday, April 9 – “Past”

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration

6:00 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

6:10 PM
Panel: Reflections on the Past in the Resource Sector

7:15 PM
Closing Remarks

7:20 PM – 9:00 PM
Reception & Networking

Friday, April 10 – “Present”

8:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM
Welcome & AGM Opening

9:05 AM
Annual General Meeting

9:50 AM
Break

10:00 AM
Panel: Today’s Leaders in the Resource Sector

11:30 AM
Lunch

12:15 PM
Q&A Panel Discussion

1:15 PM
Closing Remarks

Friday, April 10 – “Future” (Evening Banquet)

5:00 PM
Reception

5:30 PM
Opening Remarks & Greetings

6:05 PM
Dinner

7:20 PM
Awards Presentation

8:40 PM
Keynote Address

9:00 PM
Closing & Networking

The Alberta Chamber of Resources’ 90th Anniversary is more than a celebration — it’s a powerful gathering of leaders, innovators, and changemakers across Alberta’s resource sector. As a partner, your organization will gain visibility among key decision-makers, demonstrate leadership in the industry, and show your support for a strong and sustainable future.

Interested in partnership opportunities? We’d love to connect.
Please reach out to communications@acr-alberta.com to start the conversation.

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Past Awards

Resource Leader of the Year

The Resource Leader of the Year is presented to an individual, organization or project that has been significant to the sustainable development of Alberta’s natural resources.

Past Winners:

Indigenous Leader of the Year

The Indigenous Leader of the Year is presented to an individual, organization or project that has advanced the relationship between the Indigenous peoples of Alberta and the natural resource sector.

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Past Winners:

Major Reclamation Award

The dedication of ACR members to the pursuit of improved reclamation techniques has led to many innovations and has provided increasing confidence to regulators and the general public about the long-term success of reclamation in Alberta. The Major Reclamation Award reflects the importance of long-term corporate commitment to reclamation. Selection for the Major Reclamation Award is made by Alberta Environment and Water in an independent process.

Past Winners:

Aboriginal Rewarding Partnership Award

The award was created by the Alberta Chamber of Resources and Alberta Aboriginal Relations to celebrate and recognize companies and their Aboriginal partners who have demonstrated excellence in innovation, best practices in Aboriginal programs, sustainability and capacity building.

Past Winners:

Environmental Award

This is given to organizations or individuals who have demonstrated sustained and stellar environmental stewardship. Selection for the Environmental Award is made by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development in an independent process.

Past Winners:

Young Resource Leader Award

Key to the positive future of our industry are the young leaders across the value chain of the natural resources industry who are advancing the technology, standards, skills, science, and communication necessary for our industries to thrive in an ever-changing environment.

Past Winners:

Technology & Innovation Leadership Award

We are immensely proud of the effort companies, communities and individuals make every day to responsibly research, innovate, develop, process, transport, market, and support our natural resources.

Past Winners:

MIAC Scholarships

Promoting the future of mining in Alberta

In addition to our annual awards, the Alberta Chamber of Resources also presents a number of scholarships to second-year mining engineering students enrolled in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering School of Mining, who have shown academic merit or extracurricular achievements. The Ian Muirhead Memorial Scholarship is presented to the student who best combines these attributes. The scholarships are sponsored by the mining companies in the Alberta Chamber of Resources.