Submission Requirements

Submission Deadline: February 5, 2025

Submission is due with all supporting documents. 

Each submission is not to exceed 10 pages in length and are to be submitted on 8.5” x 11” paper using Arial 10 point font. The submission pages must be in PDF format when submitting by email. Submissions that exceed these guidelines will be returned for reformatting.

Email the items required to Lisa Krewda lkrewda@cea.ca​

Each submission should include:

1. Completed pdf form

2. CV of candidate (2 pages maximum)

3. Letter of Reference(s) 

4. Letter of Nomination that should include: (5 page maximum)

a) Accomplishments of the candidate in the following areas:

• Industry / Business
• Profession
• Community
• Involvement with CEA

Identify examples in each of the four categories that highlight the candidate’s leadership, public profile, specific achievements and volunteer contributions.

b) Greatest achievement(s) that the candidate is known for

c) Other endorsements if available, e.g. media reports, press releases, citations, etc

Additional request – Please include a high res photo of the nominee to be used in CEA's marketing material

Eligibility

• Must be a professional engineer or geo-scientist
• Must have less than 10 years of experience in their field
• Must be working for a CEA member firm at time of nomination and award
• Nominee must be in good standing with their professional association (i.e. APEGA, ASET, etc.)

Selection Criteria

Profession (30% weight)

• The candidate has a well-rounded record of achievement in education, employment, professional and public service activities.
• The candidate shows commitment to excellence in his/her professional work. The following personal attributes will be considered: technical prowess, leadership, initiative, team work and integrity.
• What is the present and future potential prominence and impact of the candidate in the consulting engineering industry?

Consulting Industry (50% weight)

• The candidate understands the role of a consultant in the engineering industry.
• The candidate has offered practical and innovative solutions to projects and have established good relationships with clients.
• The candidate possesses good project management skills.
• The candidate’s work is recognized by the firm and by clients.

Community (10% weight)

• Is the candidate actively involvement in professional organizations?
• The candidate gives back to the community by being active in community services and charities such as volunteering.

CEA Involvement (10% weight)

• The candidate has worked to advance the profession of consulting engineering and is active in CEA’s Young Professional Group.

Selection Committee

Nominations will be reviewed by a committee consisting of industry experts.

April 4, 2025 - Award winner announced at CEA Showcase Awards Gala. 

If you have any questions, please email Inderjeet Singh isingh@cea.ca