APEGA Frank Spragins Technical Achievement Award
This award is presented to an APEGA member or permit holder that has implemented innovative engineering or geoscience technology that has improved the lives of Albertans.
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Nominating Someone for an Award
APEGA relies on its members and permit holders, and even the public, to nominate outstanding individuals in the professions. Nomination is always free, and you can submit as many nominations as you like.
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Frank Spragins Technical Achievement Award Criteria
Nominations are evaluated and scored for up to 100 points. Be sure to write your nomination to address as much of these criteria as possible for the best chance at being selected.
Work-Related Achievements (60 Points)
- Engineering or geoscience excellence and recognition of achievements with the professions, business or industry, or the education sector that has set a benchmark for professional engineers or professional geoscientists to strive for. This could include executive directorship of an outstanding project, continuing enterprise, or invention, research or original work, or teaching.
Service to the Profession (20 Points)
- Public education and understanding the role of engineering or geoscience and professional engineers or professional geoscientists in Canadian society
- Active participation in engineering/geoscience associations, societies, institutes, APEGA committees
Service to the Community (20 Points)
- Active participation in commissions, voluntary organizations, community organizations, and other paid or unpaid work beyond the profession
Personal and General Information (Not Scored)
- Education (schooling and degrees), publications, directorships, honours and decorations, and other relevant information
What does it take be a Frank Spragins Technical Award recipient?
Here are some of our Frank Spragins Technical Award recipients. Explore their profiles to learn what it takes to receive the award.