Steve Whisler, the 2004 Inductee into the American Mining Hall of Fame, here with dinner chairman, Roshan Bhappu.

Robert Metz congratulates Jorge Ordoñez, who accepted the award on behalf of his late father, George Ordoñez, the 2004 Inductee from Mining's Past.

Ruth Merrifield, widow of the 2nd 2004 Inductee from Mining's past, Frank Archibald, receives the plaque from Charles Preble.

Edward Frohling, the 2004 Medal of merit recipient, thanks the foundation for his award.