HomeNominationsBackgroundContact
img 1img 2img 3

1991 Recipient: Bernard O. Brynelsen – Langley


Bern Brynelsen‘s contributions to the mining industry have had a major impact on British Columbia’s economy.

His legendary instinct for detecting profitable mines resulted in many major mining enterprises; one of them is one of Canada’s most successful — Brenda Mines.

His conviction in a property’s viability was often put to the test – to help keep the Brenda project alive when the big mining companies weren’t interested, he mortgaged his house.

Virtually everyone in the Vancouver mining community seems to have worked for Bern Brynelsen at one time and, remarkably, virtually all seem to cherish the memory.

His perennial optimism and good humour were an inspiration and encouragement to thousands. It persuaded Noranda to invest in the province’s economy on a sustained basis and to get involved in the forest industry here as well.

In 1980, Bern Brynelsen received the H.H. “Spud” Huestis Award for mining exploration and in 1990 he was awarded the Edgar A. Scholz Award for mine development.

Connect

Email RSS Facebook Twitter

Video

View All Videos

Resources

    • News
    • Nominations
    • Members of the Order of British Columbia
    • Other Awards and Recognitions
    • Provincial Symbols and Honours Act
    • Who Decides?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Termination Policy
  • Call For Nominations

    BC Honours Poster

    Download BC Honours promotional poster.
    Download BC Honours rack cards.
Copyright | Disclaimer | Privacy | Accessibility