APEGA Project Achievement Award

This award is presented to an engineering or geoscience project that contributes new technologies, processes, or innovations for the improvement of society.

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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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Project 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.

Uniqueness/Ingenuity (30 Points)

The uniqueness and ingenuity displayed by the conception, design, and execution of an engineering/geoscience project or by a team of engineers/geoscientists
Whether it has advanced the fields of engineering or geoscience
Whether it can be applied to future engineering/geoscience projects or by other teams of engineers/geoscientists

Utilization (30 Points)

Conceived, designed, and executed with significant input by Albertan engineers/geoscientists or team of engineers/geoscientists (at least 50%) who were registered in good standing with APEGA
The complexity of a project and/or problems overcome by a team of engineers and/or geoscientists
Cost effectiveness and future applicability of the solutions used to overcome problems
Achieved in a manner that promotes sustainable development and/or minimized environmental impacts
Magnitude of the positive impact created by a project and importance of the project to Alberta’s economic and social well-being

Project Process (30 Points)

Projects within Alberta will be given priority
Projects located outside Alberta that have a significant professional contribution from APEGA members may be considered
Project must be completed or have reached a significant degree of completion in the award year with the project leader or company responsible for the project being a member of APEGA

Project Location (10 Points)

Higher marks awarded for projects located in Alberta

Personal and General Information (Not Scored)

Education, publications, directorships, honours and decorations, and other relevant information

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What does it take to be a Project Achievement Award recipient?

Here are some of our Project Achievement award recipients. Explore their profiles to learn what it takes to receive the award.