James P. Dahy was honored as the Geological Engineering Department's recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Recognition Award at the Fall 2004, 4th Annual Awards Banquet.  Jim graduated with a M.S. in 1989, and is a Senior Mine Geologist at Stillwater Mining Company.  He  also serves as a Board Member of the Geological Engineering Industrial Advisory Board.

David Erickson was the recipient of the Geological Engineering Department's Distinguished Alumni Recognition Award at the Fall 2003 3rd Annual Awards Banquet.  David is the manager for WET (Water and Environmental Technologies) here in Butte.  He, his wife (Elizabeth), and another Tech Alumni, Josh Vincent, formed WET approximately three years ago and are successfully designing remedial stategies for environmental contamination sites, water right issues, sub-divisions compliance issue, and a host of other water and environmental problems. He  also serves as a Board Member of the Geological Engineering Industrial Advisory Board.

Brian Erickson was honored as Geological Engineering's Distinguished Alumni Recognition Award at the Fall 2002 2nd Annual Awards Banquet.  Brian is the Chief Geologist of Kennecott's Greens Creek Mine near Juneau, Alaska.  Brian serves as Vice-Chairman of the Geological Engineering Industrial Advisory Board.

Dale Barnum was honored at the 1st Annual Awards Banquet as the Geological Engineering Department's Distinguished Alumni in the Fall of 2001.  After 40-years of working, Dale is now enjoying his retirement.  Dale serves as the Chairman of the Geological Engineering Industrial Advisory Board.

Steve Czehura received the Geological Engineering Department's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000.  Steve works for Montana Resources here in Butte.

David White received the Geological Engineering Department's Distinguished Alumni Award in 1999.  David  works for R.T. Newmont Ninahasa Raya in Indonesia..

John Breen received the Geological Engineering Department's Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998.  John is the Chief Engineer for Barrick Gold Corp. in Elko Nevada.

James Volberding received the Geological Engineering Department's Distinguished Alumni Award in 1997.  Jim is the Chief Geologist for Canyon Resources Corporation in Lincoln Montana.

James Halvorsen received the Geological Engineering Department's Distinguished Alumni Award in 1996.  

Leigh Freeman received the Geological Engineering Department's Distinguished Alumni Award in 1995.  Leigh is a Management Consultant for Downing Teal Inc in Denver Colorado.  Leigh also serves on the Geological Engineering Industrial Advisory Board.