BURNABY, BC--(Marketwired - October 20, 2017) - Eight outstanding individuals and one project are being honoured by Engineers and Geoscientists BC at its President's Awards Gala in Whistler, BC on October 20.
This year's recipients have truly made a difference in their respective professions, careers or communities. They are being honoured for exceptional professional careers, outstanding service to the community and to professional associations or learned societies, distinctive achievements in their professional fields, and excellence in teaching.
The award recipients, their respective award category and city of residence are listed below:
| President's Award | Name | City | ||
| R.A. McLachlan Memorial Award | Ms. Shanna Knights, P.Eng. | Burnaby, BC | ||
| C.J. Westerman Memorial Award | Dr. Brian Guy, P.Geo. | Vernon, BC | ||
| Meritorious Achievement Award | Mr. Robert G. Allan, P.Eng., FEC | Vancouver, BC | ||
| D.C. Lambert Professional Service Award | Ms. Elise Chan, P.Eng. | Victoria, BC | ||
| D.C. Lambert Professional Service Award | Mr. Kevin Turner, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) | Kamloops, BC | ||
| Community Service Award | Mr. Gary Schubak, P.Eng. | Vancouver, BC | ||
| Teaching Award of Excellence | Dr. Mina Hoorfar, P.Eng. | Kelowna, BC | ||
| Young Professional Award | Ms. Tijana Smiljanic, P.Eng. | Surrey, BC | ||
Engineers and Geoscientists BC's Environmental Award recognizes a project that includes exceptional environmental protection or environmental enhancement.
| Award | Project | |
| 2017 Environmental Award | Mark Creek Flume Flood Management and Stream Rehabilitation Project | |
Founded in 1920, Engineers and Geoscientists BC is the regulatory and licensing body for the professions of engineering and geoscience and is charged with protecting the public interest. With over 34,000 members, Engineers and Geoscientists BC is one of the largest professional associations in BC and maintains high academic, experience and professional practice standards.
Note to Editors/News Directors:
Award citations, photos, and additional information is available on our website, or by contacting Megan Archibald.
Contact Information:
Megan Archibald
Director, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Office: 604.412.4883
Mobile: 604.839.1595
marchibald@egbc.ca
egbc.ca