Each year, engineering regulators across Canada recognize engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the profession and to their communities. They highlight exemplary engineering practice, foster excellence among the engineering community, and inspire others. They also highlight the significant impact that engineers and teams of engineers have in society.
Below we summarize the awards presented in each province and territory. Awards, nomination processes, and selection criteria vary by jurisdiction. Some awards programs—including in Alberta, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Yukon—have nomination deadlines in the coming months. Refer to regulator websites for more information about their programs, as well as scholarships, fellowships, and other recognition opportunities that may be offered by the regulator.
Alberta: The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)’s annual Summit Awards program presents awards in categories such as Centennial Leadership, Community Service, Early Accomplishment, Environment and Sustainability, Excellence in Education, Technical Achievement, Outstanding Mentor, Project Achievement, Research Excellence, and Women in Engineering and Geoscience Champion. Nominations are due before September 16, 2024.
British Columbia: Prior to announcing the creation of an independent advocacy body for engineering and geoscience in British Columbia, Engineers and Geoscientists BC offered six different awards that recognized individuals who have achieved exceptional professional, technical, and volunteer contributions. With the announcement of the creation of the advocacy body, Engineers and Geoscientists BC discontinued their awards program in January 2024. The new advocacy body may opt to initiate an engineering awards program in the province.
Manitoba: Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba’s annual awards recognize its members in the following categories: Team Achievement, Innovation, Diversity Employer, Student Achievement, Intern, Champion of Engineering Education, Early Achievement, Women in Engineering Champion, Outstanding Service, Leadership, and Technical Excellence. Learn more.
New Brunswick: Engineers Geoscientists New Brunswick (APEGNB) annually recognizes its members with awards such as the C.C. Kirby Award, the L.W. Bailey Award, the APEGNB Presidents’ Award, and awards in categories including Women in Engineering, Young Professional Achievement, Community Leadership, and Outstanding Educator. Nominations are due by September 30 each year.
Newfoundland & Labrador: Professional Engineers & Geoscientists Newfoundland & Labrador (PEGNL) annually sponsors bursaries and scholarships for post-secondary students attending Memorial University’s engineering and earth sciences programs. Learn more.
Northwest Territories: The Northwest Territories Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG)’s annual awards recognize its members in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut for excellence in a number of categories, including the Professional Award of Merit, Environmental Excellence, Professional Service, Community Service, Young Achievers, and Member-in-Training. They also present a Science Teaching Award and the Finnigan Award for Northern Research. Learn more.
Nova Scotia: Each year, Engineers Nova Scotia’s awards acknowledge members’ accomplishments in the practice of engineering or service to the profession. These include the F.H. Sexton Gold Medal Award, the J.D. Fraser Service Award, the Citizenship Award, the Engineering Award, the L.A. White Young Engineer Award, and the S.L. Devereaux Award for the Advancement of Women in Engineering. Nominations are due by May 31 each year.
Ontario: The Ontario Professional Engineers Awards (OPEA) recognize engineers in four categories: the Gold Medal, the Engineering Medal, the Award for Engineering Project or Achievement, and the Citizenship Award. Nominations are due by February 26, 2025.
PEI: Each year, Engineers PEI presents the Engineers PEI Engineering Award for Excellence and the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Engineering Achievement, as well as awards in categories such as the Advancement of Diversity in the Engineering Profession, Young Engineer Achievement, Community Service, Environment, and Service to the Profession, and a Friend of the Profession Award. Learn more.
Quebec: L’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) runs Les Prix de l’Ordre, which include the Grand Prix d’excellence professionnelle and the Prix de la présidence pour implication exceptionnelle à l’Ordre. Les Prix de l’Ordre also include award categories that recognize Technical Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Engineering Research or Education, Young Engineer Achievement, Social/Community engagement, Advancing Women in Engineering, Engineering Project, Sustainable Development, and Mentorship. There are also awards that recognize innovative projects in each region of Quebec. Learn more.
Saskatchewan: The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)’ Awards recognize engineers in categories including the Brian Eckel Distinguished Service Award, Outstanding Achievement Award, the McCannel Award, Exceptional Engineering/Geoscience Project Award, Environmental Excellence Award, and a Promising Member Award. It also awards a Friends of the Professions Award to a non-member. Nominations are due by October 1.
Yukon: Engineers Yukon established the Yukon Engineering Excellence Award to promote excellence in engineering applied to Yukon’s Northern climate and terrain in the areas of applied research, design, innovation, construction and project management. Nominations are due December 20, 2024.
