Parsons' Attorney Connie Rogers Honored with 2025 AEMA President's Award

Rogers recognized for her leadership and contributions to the American Exploration & Mining Association.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:47am

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Parsons Behle & Latimer attorney Connie Rogers has received the American Exploration & Mining Association's (AEMA) 2025 President's Award, honoring her longstanding service and leadership within the organization and the broader mining industry. 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.

Why it matters

The AEMA President's Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the mining industry and the association. Rogers' award highlights her influential role in shaping AEMA's initiatives and strengthening the mining community through her expertise and collaborative approach.

The details

Rogers was surprised and deeply honored to receive the 2025 President's Award from AEMA President Jay Gear of Coeur Mining. Gear praised Rogers' leadership and guidance on complex industry issues, while AEMA Executive Director Mark Compton noted her selfless contributions in making the association a strong and relevant organization. At Parsons Behle & Latimer, Rogers has been counseling clients in environmental, natural resources, energy, and mining matters for over 25 years, and is widely regarded as a trusted advisor to mining companies.

  • Rogers received the 2025 AEMA President's Award at the association's recent annual convention.

The players

Connie Rogers

An attorney at Parsons Behle & Latimer who has been counseling clients in environmental, natural resources, energy, and mining matters for over 25 years, and is widely regarded as a trusted advisor to mining companies.

Jay Gear

The vice president of environment and permitting at Coeur Mining and AEMA's 2025 president, who presented the award to Rogers.

Mark Compton

The executive director of AEMA, who noted Rogers' contributions in making the association a strong and relevant organization.

Lisa A. Kirschner

A Parsons Behle & Latimer environmental and water law attorney and an AEMA board member, who praised Rogers' influence within the organization.

Parsons Behle & Latimer

A law firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, that has been celebrating Rogers' achievement and congratulating her on receiving the 2025 AEMA President's Award.

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What they’re saying

“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. 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.”

— Connie Rogers (marketscreener.com)

“Connie's leadership and steady guidance through complex issues are widely recognized and respected.”

— Jay Gear, Vice President of Environment and Permitting, Coeur Mining (marketscreener.com)

“We were very glad to honor Connie Rogers' tremendous contributions to AEMA and the mining industry during our 131st Annual Meeting. Connie has selflessly given her time and expertise to make AEMA a strong and relevant organization and the mining community a better place.”

— Mark Compton, Executive Director, AEMA (marketscreener.com)

“Connie is a leader in every sense of the word. Her insight, integrity and commitment to collaboration have strengthened AEMA and advanced meaningful dialogue across the mining industry.”

— Lisa A. Kirschner, Environmental and Water Law Attorney, Parsons Behle & Latimer (marketscreener.com)

The takeaway

Rogers' recognition with the AEMA President's Award underscores her influential role in shaping the association's initiatives and strengthening the mining industry through her expertise, leadership, and collaborative approach. Her award highlights the importance of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to advance their industry and support their peers.