APEGA Research Excellence Award

This award is presented to an individual, team, or project that has conducted research in engineering and geoscience that has improved our economic and social well-being.

Nominations for the 2024 Summit Awards have closed. Next year's nominations will open summer 2024. 

Join us April 25, 2024 at the Summit Awards Gala to find out who this year's recipients are.

Research Excellence 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.

  1. Problem Description (15 points)
  2. Nature of the Research (30 points)
  3. Dissemination of gained knowledge (30 points)
  4. Evidence of impact (25 points)

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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. 

You can take up to 30 days to get your nomination submitted using the Save & Resume button at the bottom of each page of the nomination form.

Get tips on writing a great nomination, and how we assess nominations

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What does it take be a Research Excellence Award recipient?

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

Dr. Leonid Belostotski, P.Eng.

2024 Recipient

Dr. Lina Kattan, P.Eng.

2023 Recipient

Derek Lichti, P.Eng., PhD.

2022 Recipient

Amit Kumar, P.Eng., PhD

2020 Recipient