For the second consecutive year, the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA) was proud to recognize outstanding individuals in our industry through the CDDA Appreciation Safety Awards at the 80th CDDA AGM and Convention this year in Quebec City May 25-27, 2025. These awards highlight members who exemplify excellence in safety leadership, innovation, and implementation across the diamond drilling and exploration sector.
Each year, CDDA members are invited to nominate peers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to safety—whether through groundbreaking technology, creative safety documentation, specialized training initiatives, or successful incident prevention strategies. After careful review, we are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Contractor Appreciation Safety Award.
Contractor Safety Appreciation Award – Chris Drenth
This year, the Contractor Safety Appreciation Award is presented to Chris Drenth, Boart Longyear, a leader whose technical expertise and commitment to innovation have left a lasting mark on the industry.
Chris has been a driving force at Boart Longyear for over three decades, leading a global engineering team behind the company’s Performance Tooling division for exploration and production drilling. His name appears on more than 30 patents, and he has received numerous accolades for his engineering leadership and product development achievements.
Beyond his professional contributions, Chris also serves as the Chair of the CDDA Eastern Safety Committee, where he plays an active role in advancing safety, health, and industry standards across Canada.
Congratulations to Chris Drenth on this well-earned recognition. His dedication to safety and innovation sets a powerful example for the entire diamond drilling industry, and the CDDA is honoured to acknowledge his ongoing impact.
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