Parsons Behle & Latimer (Parsons) is pleased to announce that attorney Connie Rogers has received the American Exploration & Mining Association’s (AEMA’s) 2025 President’s Award, honoring her longstanding service and leadership within the organization and the broader mining industry.
The award was presented at AEMA’s recent annual convention and is selected each year by the association’s president to recognize an individual who has provided significant or special service to AEMA. This year’s designation read: “2025 President’s Award, Connie Rogers, In recognition of your outstanding contributions to the American Exploration & Mining Association as a Trustee, Committee Chair, and trusted advisor to the mining community.”
Rogers was recognized for her past service on AEMA’s Board of Trustees, her role as founding co-chair of the association’s Native American Resources and Outreach Committee and her many years as a presenter in the convention’s technical sessions.
“I was completely surprised and deeply honored to have been chosen by AEMA President Jay Gear (Coeur Mining) to receive the 2025 President’s Award at the annual convention last week,” Rogers said. “It is always a pleasure working with Jay, the great team at AEMA and the Board of Trustees on issues of real importance to the U.S. mining industry.”
Gear, vice president of environment and permitting at Coeur Mining as well as AEMA’s president, presented the award and highlighted Rogers’ impact on the organization and its members. “Connie’s leadership and steady guidance through complex issues are widely recognized and respected,” Gear said.
Mark Compton AEMA’s executive director said Rogers’ contributions have helped shape the association and strengthen the mining industry as a whole. “We were very glad to honor Connie Rogers’ tremendous contributions to AEMA and the mining industry during our 131st Annual Meeting,” Compton said. “Connie has selflessly given her time and expertise to make AEMA a strong and relevant organization and the mining community a better place.”
Rogers has been counseling clients for more than 25 years in environmental and natural resources, energy, and mining, including permitting, regulatory compliance, land use, water issues and matters involving Tribal governments and indigenous peoples. She is widely regarded as a trusted adviser to mining companies navigating complex regulatory and stakeholder challenges.
Lisa A. Kirschner a Parsons environmental and water law attorney and an AEMA Board of Trustees member praised Rogers’ influence within the organization. “Connie is a leader in every sense of the word,” Kirschner said. “Her insight, integrity and commitment to collaboration have strengthened AEMA. She is a renowned expert in her field, and we have been fortunate to utilize that expertise in addressing issues relevant to AEMA members.”
Parsons is proud to celebrate Rogers’ achievement and congratulates her on receiving the well-deserved 2025 AEMA President’s Award.
