Congratulations to our past Honorees!
OACETT would like to extend its warmest congratulations to past recipients of our awards. Past recipients are listed below in their respective categories.
2018 André Tardif, C.E.T.
In recognition of his exceptional commitment to OACETT and dedication to promoting the engineering technology profession to the community.
2016 Yancy Ambing, C.E.T.
In recognition of his dedication and exceptional commitment to serving the Association.
2016 Mazin Audeh, C.E.T., Fellow OACETT
In recognition of his dedication and exceptional commitment to serving the Association.
2014 David Holmes, C.E.T.
In recognition of exceptional service.
2014 David James Saunders, C.E.T., Fellow OACETT
In recognition of his dedication and commitment to the Association at the national, provincial and chapter levels.
2013 Dennis Paganin, C.E.T.
In recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the Association and its members in an exceptional manner.
2011 Cedric J. Smith, C.E.T., Fellow OACETT
In recognition of his many years of dedicated volunteer service to the Association and its members in an exceptional manner.
2010 David Tsang, A.Sc.T., Fellow OACETT
In recognition of his outstanding dedication and commitment to the Association.
2009 Floyd Moore, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long-standing and valuable contributions to the Association.
2008 Bill Climie, C.E.T., Fellow OACETT
In recognition of his service to the Association for many years in an exceptional manner.
2008 Walter Spence, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service to the Association for many years in an exceptional manner.
2007 Robin Dunn, C.E.T., Fellow OACETT
In recognition of his service to the Association for many years in an exceptional manner.
2005 Ted Beernink, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service to the Association for many years in an exceptional manner.
2004 Richard Shanks, C.E.T.
In recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the OACETT Council and Professional Affairs and Services Board.
2003 Norman Kallio, C.E.T.
In recognition of over a quarter century of consistent support to the Association, it's members and the people who serve it.
2003 Richard Seaman, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding leadership and years of service to the Association and its members.
2000 Dr. Felix Degan, C.E.T.
In appreciation of his invaluable service and dedication over the years to the Council Executive, Services Board, its members, and the Association.
1999 Angelo J. Innocente, C.E.T., Fellow OACETT
In recognition of unselfish and dedicated leadership in the advancement of the Association.
1997 Larry Boyce, C.E.T.
In recognition of his pioneering the establishment and continuing development of the Biomedical Engineering Technology program at Fanshawe College, and commendable service in that field.
1995 Robert A. Allard, C.E.T.
In recognition of his many years of dedicated service towards the goals of the Association and its members.
1995 Kenneth G. Moran, C.E.T.
In recognition of his many years of service and dedication to the goals and activities of the Association.
1995 Ben C. Nogueira, C.E.T.
In recognition of his many years of dedicated service and outstanding leadership in support of the Association and its members.
1995 Daniel W. Wolframe, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to the Association and its members.
1993 John A. Alton, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding effort dedicated to the members and goals of the Association.
1993 C. Charles Brimley, A.Sc.T.
In recognition of his extraordinary efforts to enhance the profession of applied science and engineering technology.
1990 Gibeon W. Bradbury, C.E.T.
In recognition of his unselfish and dedicated leadership in the Association.
1988 T. Stewart Baxter, C.E.T., Fellow OACETT
In appreciation of his many years of dedicated service to the Association, in Chapter, Council and Registration Board activities.
1986 John D. Hood, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of the OACETT Act and many years of service to the Association.
1986 Trevor Onken, C.E.T.
In recognition of his many years of distinguished service to the Association in Council, Chapter and Registration Board activities.
1982 Pedro Alvarez, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long service to the Association.
1982 Eugene Knaitner, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long service to the Association.
1981 John M. Paul, C.E.T.
In recognition of his dedication, enthusiasm and total commitment to the Association and its members.
1980 William A. Montgomery, C.E.T.
In recognition of his dedicated service to the Association and its members.
1979 G. Dennis Beecroft, C.E.T.
In appreciation of his dedicated service to the Association and its members in forwarding the aims of all technicians and technologists.
1976 E. Bruce Foden, C.E.T.
In appreciation of his invaluable and selfless service dedicated over the years to the Association and its members.
1974 Eugen W. Schlaak, C.E.T.
In recognition of his dedication and contributions to the Association.
1974 Colin Wilson, C.E.T.
In recognition of his invaluable and selfless service dedicated to the Association.
1973 Hubert M. Martin, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1972 to 1973.
1972 S. Alan Darling, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1971 to 1972.
1971 Peter W. Newman, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1970 to 1971.
1970 Frank W. Best, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1969 to 1970.
1969 George A. Fletcher, C.E.T., Fellow OACETT
In recognition of his service as President from 1968 to 1969.
1968 G. Keith Adams, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1967 to 1968.
1967 Mervyn L. Perkins, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1966 to 1967.
1966 Frederick A. Beeby, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1961 to 1962.
1966 G. Douglas Coxon, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1964 to 1965.
1966 Raymond C. Jankey, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1962 to 1963.
1966 Francis E. Walke, C.E.T.
In recognition of his service as President from 1965 to 1966.
The award recognizes outstanding technical achievement in engineering/applied science technology.
The award is granted to individuals (member or non-member), business firms, crown corporations, government agencies, associations, research and development agencies, educational institutions and individual entrepreneurs.
The basis for granting the award could be a single exceptional accomplishment, or a long record of continuing excellence. It must be worthy of the designation "outstanding" in its contribution to technology in Canada.
Technological activities for which the award could be given might include:
2021 Adam Holland, C.E.T.
In recognition of design and installation of dynamic thematic lighting structures in the City of Waterloo.
2021 Christopher Pfohl, C.E.T.
In recognition of the design, construction and monitoring of the Barefoot Box Culvert.
2021 The Regional Municipality of York
In recognition of the Bayview Corridor Project's outstanding technical achievement.
2021 WOOD
In recognition of enhanced road weather information systems for the Ministry of Transportation and Ontario municipalities.
2018 Jahangir Chowdhury, P.Eng.
In recognition of outstanding contribution to the water and wastewater industry.
2018 Greg Leskien, C.E.T.
In recognition of technichal contributions to the green building industry.
2018 Ontario Steam Heritage Museum
In recognition of sustaining the history and relevance of steam technology in Ontario.
2018 Allan Major, C.E.T.
In recognition of technichal contributions in chemichal engineering technology.
2018 Abhay Tadwalkar, P.Eng.
In recognition of continuing excellence in the water industry.
2015 Patrick Ng, C.E.T.
In recognition of continuing excellence in the field of electrical system protection and automation.
2014 Tomasz Bis
In recognition of providing technological advancement designs throughout multiple industries.
2013 Posera HDX
In recognition of 10 years of providing innovative point of sale software and management tools to the quick service restaurant industry.
2011 Julius Hajgato, C.E.T.
In recognition of outstanding technical achievement in engineering and applied science technology.
2011 Michael Leitner
In recognition of an outstanding record of continual technical excellence in applied science technology.
2011 London Hydro
In recognition of the innovative application of high voltage relay for the protection of the low voltage distribution system to London's core area.
2010 Con-Syst-Int Group Incorporated
In recognition of the development of the performance monitoring software AccuSpeed for increasing operation productivity.
2009 Bradley G.C. Arnold, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding technical achievement for the Pipe Shield epoxy lining process.
2009 City of Quinte West GIC / IT Team
In recognition of the city’s exceptional work on PRISM-GIS, an innovative emergency response notification system.
2009 R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd. & City of Hamilton
In recognition of the outstanding work performed on the Hamilton Western Sanitary Interceptor Investigation and Rehabilitation Project.
2008 Dennis Parass, P.Eng.
In recognition of the outstanding technical achievement.
2008 Dillon Consulting Ltd.
In recognition of the outstanding technical achievement.
2008 Industrial Drive Services Inc.
In recognition of the outstanding technical achievement.
2008 Thomas C. Palangio, C.E.T.
In recognition of the outstanding technical achievement.
2008 Tom Maxwell & Byron Day
In recognition of the outstanding technical achievement.
2007 AMEC Americas Limited
In recognition of the outstanding technical achievement.
2005 City of Mississauga, Transportation & Works Department
In recognition of the outstanding technical achievement in engineering/applied science technology.
2005 Paul Sarkodee-Adoo, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding technical achievement in engineering technology.
2004 National Department of Defence, Mapping & Charting Establishment
In recognition of technological excellence in the field of Geomatics.
2003 Terrance Sharp, C.E.T.
In recognition of Two Stage Innovation Inc.’s development of a robotic tape application technology for the automation industry.
2003 Dillon Consulting Limited
In recognition of the construction of the Tecumseh Road West Grade Separation in Windsor by Dillons project team.
2003 Stuart Energy
In recognition of the Hydrogen infrastructure products and technology, an outstanding achievement that benefits the
environment and the hydrogen economy.
2003 City of Hamilton Waste Management
In recognition of the efforts of OACETT members from the City of Hamilton for the enhancement of the natural environment in the Red Hill Valley.
2003 EJC Mining Equipment Inc.
In recognition of developing a rubber-tired underground mining excavator for low-heading (C1-1m) hard-rock mining applications.
2003 Ministry of the Environment
In recognition of leadership in developing environmental analytical methods.
2002 Ronald Nicholas Cherchuk, P.Eng., C.E.T.
In recognition of his design of Engineer-In-A-Box Intelligent Structural Software created for the engineering community.
2002 David Osmond
In his recognition and development of innovative conveyor belt technology for the material-handling industry.
2002 Gary Richard Eade, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding technical achievement in applied science technology in the landfill gas industry.
2000 Conestoga Rovers & Associates
In recognition of outstanding implementation of engineering principles, aiding in the environment treatment and restoration of hazardous sites.
1998 Automation Tooling Systems Inc.
In recognition of outstanding achievement and growth of Automation Tooling Systems Inc. as a world leader in the field of automation equipment.
1997 Dillion Consulting Limited
In recognition of the application of "cutting-edge" technology in repairs of the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, with close co-operation between engineers and technologists.
1997 Buckland & Taylor Ltd. (Canada) (jointly with) Modjeski & Masters Inc. (USA)
In recognition of outstanding engineering and technical achievement in the suspension system construction of the Sarnia-Port Huron Bluewater Bridge twin span; a paragon of international co-operation.
1996 Dofasco Inc.
In recognition of Dofasco’s innovative market strategies which have enhanced their competitiveness in a relatively stable industry.
1996 Dufferin Aggregates
In recognition of the company’s development and implementation of a new product, High Performance Bedding, in the soils and aggregates market.
1996 JNE Consulting Ltd.
In recognition of continued excellence in the engineering consulting field and specifically, the development of their newest technology, Coal Gasification.
1995 AAB Building Systems Inc.
In recognition of the AAB expanded polystyrene building system as a significant innovation in the continuing search for energy-efficient building technologies.
1995 Imax Corporation
In recognition of the original development of the IMAX3D technology as well as IMAXSOLIDO, IMAX Personal Sound Environment (PSE) and IMAXMAGIC CARPRT as the main recent developments in their technologies which centre around 3D filming, 3D projection and 3D sound.
1995 Lovat Tunnel Equipment Inc.
In recognition of Lovat Tunnel Equipment Inc. as a world leader in the custom designing and manufacturing of boring machines, for excavating metro, railway, water main, sewer and road tunnels.
1995 RDS Data Group Inc.
In recognition of RDS Data Group Inc.’s industry leadership in the development and marketing of innovative point-of-sale terminals.
1995 Solar Power & Light Ltd.
In recognition of the success of Solar Power and Light Ltd. in developing markets, raising capital and solving technical problems to establish its solar-electric business in rural Sri Lanka.
1995 Sudbury Neutrino Observatory
In recognition of the design and construction of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory as an outstanding achievement in engineering and project management.
1993 Canadian Standards Association
In recognition of excellence in the application and evolution of standards, designed for the safety and well-being of Canadians, and the people around the world.
1993 Gore & Storrie Ltd.
In recognition of the development of HYAN technology for the treatment of high-strength wastewater.
1992 Mold-Masters Ltd.
In recognition of the development and continuous improvement of hot runner injection moulding systems.
1992 Rowan, Williams, Davies & Irwin Inc.
In recognition of a significant contribution to the improvement of safety and the quality of life in Arctic communities through the innovative application of snowdrift control technology.
1991 Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
In recognition of volunteer efforts to restore, preserve and maintain in flying condition the aircraft of yesteryear.
1991 OBUS Forme Ltd.
In recognition of technological excellence in the design and fabrication of OBUS form back-care products.
1990 Allen-Bradley Canada Ltd.
In recognition of a significant advance in manufacturing technology through successful implementation of a computer-integrated manufacturing cell.
1990 City of York, Board of Education
In recognition of the initiation of a technical program developed to encourage the pursuit of technological studies.
1990 Stadium Corporation of Ontario
In recognition of the innovative incorporation of various technologies in the construction of a unique, functional, multi-use stadium (Sky Dome).
1989 Spar Aerospace Ltd.
In recognition of their exceptional contributions to technology in Canada and through the creation of unique remote manipulator systems.
1988 Litton Systems Canada Ltd.
In recognition of the Precision Instrument Technician Program as an outstanding contribution to the field of technical education and training in Canada.
1988 Ontario Hydro
In recognition of the re-tubing of Pickering Reactors 1 and 2 as an outstanding achievement in the resolution of complex technical problems.
1983 Ronald H. Miller, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding achievement in technology with the design and marketing of his "MineKart" personnel carrier.
1982 Merle C. Reist, C.E.T.
In recognition of his contribution to engineering technology by designing and developing a micro-computer system for teaching of microcomputer technology to technicians, technologists and engineers.
1978 William Dykstra (jointly with) R. C. (Shon) Sorensen
In recognition of their work in developing and perfecting a computer assisted electronic and mathematics teaching program.
1975 Manuel Linden, C.E.T.
In recognition of his technical competence in the material handling field.
The award, created to honour and perpetuate the name of the founding chairman of the Certification Board for engineering technicians and technologists, recognizes the spirit of Dr. Langfords mission and leadership in making a place for technicians and technologists in the engineering spectrum.
The award is granted to a member who has distinguished himself/herself in their career, and thereby brought recognition and credit to the profession of engineering/applied science technology.
It recognizes excellence in professional life, be it purely technical or in non-technical careers such as management, teaching, administration or other related work. It is not for work on Association-related bodies, boards or committees.
Some assessment consideration for which the award could be given might include:
The medal, created to honour the memory of a late-member of the Association who, up until the time of his death voluntarily worked to develop devices to aid the physically-challenged, is granted to recognize a single achievement or a diverse range of activities over a sustained period.
The medal is granted to a member, non-member or group, for work that is of a technological-nature and which is directed towards the service and betterment of humanity. It must be worthy of the inscription which appears on the medal, "for distinguished service to mankind through the application of engineering technology." It is not for service to the Association, nor for general technical work or non-technical community service.
The work being recognized could be completed on a paid or voluntary basis, as well as singularly or in concert with others. Recognition of the work in the wider community would be a major factor in assessing the nominee's contribution.
2018 Laurie Howlett
In recognition of his passion, dedication and effort in improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through innovation.
2014 Alan Dale Lietz, C.E.T.
In recognition of his dedication and efforts in improving GlobalMedic’s disaster response capacity.
2000 Manuel Linden, C.E.T.
For distinguished humanitarian service through the application of engineering technology.
2002 Vincent A. Le Faive, CBET ( c ), C.E.T.
In recognition of his distinguished service to humanity through his volunteer work in Belarus setting up donated medical equipment and repairing existing equipment at the hospitals and diagnostic clinics.
1999 The Royal Canadian Institute
In recognition of the Institute's sesquicentennial of encouragement and general advancement of science through scholarship and public education.
1997 C. Russell J. Weir, C.E.T.
In recognition of his dedicated support of the TETRA Society in the application of technology to improve the quality of life for handicapped persons.
1996 Edward H. Snell, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements in technological developments which significantly increase the quality of life for the physically disabled.
1995 J. David Holmes, C.E.T.
In recognition of an extraordinary record of voluntary service to the Boy Scouts of Canada.
1990 Jan Drygala, C.E.T.
In recognition of his leadership and achievements over a lifetime of voluntary service to his community.
1987 Lyall V. Smith, C.E.T.
1981 Anne Hopson
In memoriam of Thomas (Bill) Hopson
The award is granted to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the training and education of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists.
It recognizes a sustained record of excellence over many years, and not for one specific year or singular accomplishment.
2024 Stuart Evans
In recognition of exceptional contribution to the training and education of engineering technicians and technologists.
2024 Dr. Rakesh Kantaria, C.E.T.
In recognition of exceptional contributions to the training and education of engineering technicians and technologists.
2024 Aneetha Vairavanathan
In recognition of exceptional contributions to the training and education of engineering technicians and technologists.
2023 Derek Gruchy, C.E.T.
In recognition of exceptional contribution to the training and education of engineering technicians and technologists.
2023 Neal Mohammed
In recognition of exceptional contribution to the training and education of engineering technicians and technologists.
2021 Sean Nix, M.Eng, RPP, FITE
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the education of future technicians and technologists.
2018 Mary-Anne Church
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the education of future engineering technicians and technologists.
2018 Srinivas Ganapathyraju, PhD
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to student learning and success.
2018 Mozammel H. Khan, PhD, P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the education of engineering technology and applied science students.
2016 Gary Curtis, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the education of future technicians and technologists.
2016 Kevin Keith Nicol
In recognition of his outstanding dedication and his contribution to students in the transportation engineering technology field.
2016 Scott Pugsley
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the education of future engineering technicians and technologists.
2014 Mark Henning
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the education of future technicians and technologists.
2014 Jim Catton
In recognition of his sustained, exceptional contribution to the education of engineering technicians and technologists.
2013 Ronald N. Cherchuk, C.E.T., P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding dedication to the profession and his contribution to students in engineering and engineering technology courses.
2013 Gilles Darrell Laroche, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding dedication to the profession and his contribution to students in engineering and engineering technology courses.
2013 John R. Rosebush, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding dedication and his contribution to students in the civil engineering technology field.
2010 Mark Rector, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding teaching performance and demonstrated ability to inspire students.
2009 Roger Crawford, P.Eng.
In recognition of his significant contributions to the education and training of engineering technicians and technologists for more than 30 years.
2009 Brent M. Eckert
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the education of future civil engineering technicians and technologists since 1987.
2009 Bill Habkirk
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the education of civil engineering technician and technologist students for over 30 years.
2008 Brent Brooks, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding career teaching excellence.
2008 Susan Jennings, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding career teaching excellence.
2006 Patrick Dawson
In recognition of his exceptional contribution to education in technology and trades.
2006 Cindy Mehlenbacher
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to student success at Mohawk College.
2006 Erik Simundson
In recognition of his undisputed leadership inside the classroom and throughout George Brown College.
2006 Bryan Aitken, P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding career teaching excellence and true dedication to the students and staff at Lambton College.
2005 Clark Pick
In recognition of his significant contribution to the training and education of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists.
2005 Carl (Butch) Petrone
In recognition of his significant contribution to the training and education of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists.
2004 James A. Dawes, B.A. Sc., P.Eng., C.E.T.
In recognition of a career of excellence in meeting the educational needs and professional status of engineering technicians and technologists.
2003 Donald Dekker, CST, C.E.T.
In recognition of his significant contribution as an outstanding educator of engineering technicians and technologists both in Canada and internationally throughout his career.
2003 Lorne Ronald Farrell, C.E.T.
In recognition of his significant contribution to the education and training of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists across Canada.
2002 Glenn Mount, C.E.T.
In recognition of his significant contribution and dedication as an outstanding educator and mentor of engineering technicians and technologists throughout his long career.
2000 Bruce MacMillan
In recognition of providing “living learning” opportunities that extend beyond the scope of traditional education.
2000 Mitch Wawzonek, P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution and achievement in the training and education of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists.
1999 Dennis T. Paganin, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution and achievement in the training and education of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists.
1999 Nino Sirianni, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution and achievement in the training and education of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists.
The award is granted to deserving students (members and non-members) enrolled in the second or third year of an engineering technology or applied science diploma or degree program at one of the Ontario community colleges at the time of nomination, who have demonstrated one or more of the following:
The award was granted to a certified OACETT member to recognize her outstanding technical achievement in engineering/applied science technology.
The award is granted to an individual who has distinguished himself/herself in the service of the Association on a voluntary, salaried, or elected basis.
While the award may be granted to recognize a singular accomplishment for the betterment of the Association, it is generally awarded to recognize sustained exceptional service over a period of time.
2023 Reg Grieco, C.E.T.
In recognition of exemplary service to the Association and members through his dedication, knowledge, and volunteer service.
2021 Clive Banton, C.E.T.
In recognition of exemplary service to the Association and members through dedication, knowledge and volunteer service.
2021 Lloyd Chaput, C.E.T.
In recognition of exceptional service to OACETT and the Cornwall Chapter.
2018 Ken Browne, C.E.T.
In recognition of exemplary service to the Association and members through his dedication, knowledge and volunteer service.
2018 Randolph Edmead, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long-standing dedication and volunteer service which has benefited OACETT's Durham Chapter.
2018 Johannes van den Hoek, C.E.T.
In recognition of his volunteer service and leadership with Peel Chapter.
2018 Pasha Mohammed, C.Tech.
In recognition of exemplary service to the Association, the Toronto East Chapter and internationally educated professionals (IEPs) through mentorship and chapter activities.
2018 Denise Van Osch, C.E.T.
In recognition of her outstanding service to OACETT’s Niagara Chapter.
2016 Steve Barnes, C.E.T.
In recognition of exemplary service to the Association and members through his dedication, knowledge, and volunteer service.
2016 Michael Belmonte, A.Sc.T.
In recognition of exemplary and dedicated service to the improvement of the Windsor-Essex Chapter of OACETT
2016 Sharon Reid, C.Tech.
In recognition of exemplary service to the Association and members through her dedication, knowledge, and volunteer service.
2015 April Parnell
In recognition of exemplary service to the Association and members through her dedication, knowledge, and enthusiastic approach to her work.
2015 William Stewart, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding dedication and service to the Hamilton Chapter.
2014 Martine Band
In recognition of exemplary service to the Association and members through strong and committed leadership on OACETT Council.
2014 James Allan Witmer, C.E.T.
In recognition of outstanding volunteer service to OACETT.
2013 Devy Breda, C.E.T.
In recognition of distinguished service to the OACETT Peel Chapter.
2013 William J. Climie, C.E.T.
In recognition of distinguished service and dedication to promoting OACETT membership, certification and municipality partnership.
2012 Satish Sharma, C.E.T.
In recognition of distinguished service to the OACETT Peel Chapter.
2012 Jelena Vukobradovic
In recognition of distinguished commitment and contributions to OACETT's administration.
2011 Rose D'Silva
In recognition of 20 years of outstanding service to OACETT members and staff.
2011 Brian Emery, C.E.T.
In recognition of 13 years of outstanding service to the Georgian Bay Chapter.
2009 John Bierling, C.E.T.
In recognition of his proactive leadership as the Western Regional PASB Councillor from 2005 to 2009.
2009 Dan Dizdarevic, C.E.T., rcsi
In recognition of his many years of volunteer service with the Essex Chapter of OACETT.
2010 Carla Jochems
In recognition of her exceptional service to the members, volunteers and staff of OACETT.
2010 David McBeth, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding leadership as an executive member and chair of Essex Chapter from 2005 to 2011.
2010 Jeff Schelling, LLB, LLM
In recognition of his contribution to the development and delivery of the Professional Practice Exam seminar.
2010 Anna-Maria Wang
In recognition of her invaluable contribution to OACETT in assisting members with patience and kindness.
2008 Colleen Mellor
In recognition of her distinguished service to the Association.
2008 David Chow, C.E.T.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the Association.
2008 Elaine Oliana, C.E.Tn. - Dan Oliana, Associate
In recognition of their distinguished service to the Association.
2008 Jag Mohan, A.Sc.T.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the Association.
2008 Rozalia Mazur
In recognition of her distinguished service to the Association.
2008 Timothy W. Dick, C.E.T.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the Association.
2006 Alan Brash, C.E.T.
In recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the Local and Regional Council.
2006 Bechara Daher, C.E.T.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the Association.
2006 John Wysman, C.E.T.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the Association.
2005 Doug Truman, C.E.T.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the Association.
2005 Joe Raffoul, C.E.T.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the Association.
2005 Ed Prillo, C.E.T.
In recognition of his distinguished service to the Association.
2004 Robert Archer, C.E.T.
In recognition of his dedicated work as a long-standing volunteer.
2004 Bridget Nevado, MBA
In recognition of her many years of innovative and exemplary service to the Association.
2003 Bill Van Loon, CST, rcsi, C.E.T.
In recognition of sustained exceptional service to OACETT.
2003 David Scarlett, C.E.T.
In recognition of contributing to the association as a long-standing volunteer.
2003 Wayne Hall, C.E.T.
In recognition of contributing to the association as a long-standing volunteer.
The award was created to honour and perpetuate the memory of an individual who made an enormous and incalculable contribution to the Association & certification program,. This award was granted to recognized distinguished service to the registration, accreditation and certification-related activities of the Association.
The award was granted to a member or non-member who had:
(a) rendered long and distinguished service to the registration activities of the Association, or
(b) in the wider community, made a significant and definable contribution that impacts upon and benefits the Association's registration, accreditation or certification process.
Considerations for which the award was given might have included:
2011 Yancy Ambing, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long-standing contributions and dedication to the Association.
2009 Antonin (Tony) Martinek, P.Eng.
In recognition of his valuable contributions in developing the Professional Practice Exam seminar.
2008 Iurie Dmitrenco, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long and distinguished service to the registration activities of the Association.
2005 Ron Walker, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long and distinguished service to the registration activities of the Association.
2005 Arjun Rana, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long and distinguished service to the registration activities of the Association.
2004 Cameron Johnston, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the association's registration activities.
2003 William J. Climie, C.E.T.
In recognition of his significant contribution to the registration of associate members by developing an innovative mentoring program for Essex Chapter members.
1999 Patricia A. Haugh
In recognition of many years of exceptional service in support of the Association's registration activities.
1998 Mazin W.N. Audeh, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service in the Association's registration activities.
1997 Stewart Baxter, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding and long service to the registration and Board of Examiners of the Association.
1996 Gerald C. Dunsford, P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's registration activities.
1996 W. Eugene Stodolak, C.E.T., MAATO
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's registration activities.
1995 Knud M. Andersen, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1995 J. Ormonde Harold, P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's registration activities.
1995 Cedric J. Smith, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's registration activities.
1995 Frederick E. Thayer, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's registration activities.
1993 E. Bruce Foden, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long unselfish and distinguished service to the Association's registration activities.
1993 Jack N.C. Lumley, PEng, C.E.T.
In recognition of his long unselfish and distinguished service to the Association's registration activities.
1992 Trevor Onken, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1992 Mervyn L. Perkins, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1992 John M. Roberts, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1991 Harold N. Atkins, P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1991 G. Dennis Beecroft, C.E.T., P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1991 Henrick A. Stassen, P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1990 John Ebden, P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1990 Adrian Kimmel, P.Eng.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1990 M. M. (Mike) Novakov, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1989 George A. Fletcher, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1989 Colin Wilson, C.E.T.
In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association's Registration activities.
1989 Gloria J. Goodings
In memoriam of Blake Goodings.
The award recognized:
(a) significant contribution to promote, advance, and/or recognize persons of diversity, such as but not limited to, women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of visible minorities, in the field of engineering/applied science technology, or
(b) singular or collective activities within the wider community that encourages persons of diversity to pursue a career in engineering/applied science technology.
The award was granted to a member, non-member or group.
Some assessment consideration for which the award could be given might include:
1995 Sonja C. Heikkila, C.E.T., P.Eng.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession as well as continuous promotion of women in technology.
The award is granted to an individual or group to recognize his/her/their authorship of an outstanding feature-length article, paper or work that was published during the relevant year.
The work, whether published by the Association itself or by another public communications medium, could have been completed singularly or in concert with others.
2024 Sreerekha Bakaraju, C.Tech.
In recognition of outstanding authorship of three feature articles: "Introduction to Requirement Analysis", "Importance of Writing Test Matrices in the Testing Phase" and "Big Data Analytics".
2018 Jahangir Chowdhury, P.Eng.
In recognition of outstanding authorship of the feature article, “Energy Optimization Designs Evaluated for High Lift Pumping Stations."
2015 Raymond Lau, C.E.T., rcca
In recognition of outstanding authorship of the feature article, “The Safety Edge: A New Angle on Improved Road Safety and Pavement Performance in Halton Region."
2015 Mark Popik, P.Eng, M.Eng.
In recognition of outstanding authorship of the feature article, “The Safety Edge: A New Angle on Improved Road Safety and Pavement Performance in Halton Region."
2014 Hargurdeep Singh
In recognition of outstanding authorship of the feature article “Cost Optimization of FDM Additive Manufactured Parts.”
2014 Farzad Rayegani
In recognition of outstanding authorship of the feature article “Cost Optimization of FDM Additive Manufactured Parts.”
2014 Godfrey Onwubolu
In recognition of outstanding authorship of the feature article “Cost Optimization of FDM Additive Manufactured Parts.”
2014 Michael F. Wildman, C.E.T.
In recognition of outstanding authorship of the feature article “Coping in Today’s Fiscal Reality.”
2012 Bechara Daher, C.E.T.
In recognition of an article in The Ontario Technologist entitled "Keeping on-site sewage systems safe and sound."
2012 Dr. Ahmad Cameron, C.E.T.
In recognition of a paper presented at OACETT's 2012 AGM and Conference in Ottawa entitled "Dynamics of Motion."
2010 Janet Vandehaar
In recognition of her exceptional contribution to the documentation of the City of Hamilton’s water history.
2009 Guy Chenard, C.E.T.
In recognition of his authorship of an outstanding article entitled “Supervisor Worker Rapport Key to IRS Success.”
2006 Douglas Nix, A.Sc.T.
In recognition of his story "Standard Issue", featured in The Ontario Technologist.
2006 Ronald Wakeling, C.E.T.
In recognition of his co-authorship of a feature-length article supporting OACETT's contribution to engineering for fifty years.
2006 Andre Tardif, C.E.T.
In recognition of his co-authorship of a feature-length article supporting OACETT's contribution to engineering for fifty years.
2005 Doug Dittburner, C.E.T.
In recognition of his authorship of an outstanding article "Green Team", published during 2005 in The Ontario Technologist.
2004 David Crowder, C.E.T.
In recognition of his feature-length article "The Sewer Sleuth", published in the Jan/Feb 2004 issue of The Ontario Technologist.
2003 William J. Climie, C.E.T.
In recognition of his contribution of the feature story entitled "Power Play", published in the March-April issue of the association's magazine, The Ontario Technologist.
2003 Robert Reed, C.E.T.
In recognition of his contribution of the feature story entitled "Space Hunt", in the Sept/Oct 2003 issue of The Ontario Technologist.
2003 Robert Desnoyers, C.E.T.
In recognition of his excellent article entitled "Hamilton Hot Idea", published in the Nov/Dec 2003 issue of The Ontario Technologist.
2002 Michael Lang, C.E.T.
In recognition of his contribution of the feature story entitles "From Clicks to Bricks", published in the May-June 2001 issue of the association's magazine, The Ontario Technologist.
This award was granted to the author of the best feature-length article published in The Ontario Technologist during the relevant calendar year.
This person may have been a member or non-member who did not received any financial remuneration or honorarium for the article chosen.
2001 Bruce Lacillade, C.E.T.
In recognition of the article "Sound the Alarm" which appeared in The Ontario Technologist magazine in 2000.
2000 Robert Fowler, C.E.T.
In recognition of the article "Where is Nunavut? The case of the missing boundary" which appeared in The Ontario Technologist magazine in 1999.
1998 William P. Garibaldi, C.E.T.
In recognition of his on-going contribution to the Civil Engineering Technology column "Workplace Blueprints" which appeared in The Ontario Technologist during 1997.
1997 Hugh B. Long, C.Tech.
In recognition of his series of articles on International Regulatory Compliance which appeared in The Ontario Technologist magazine during 1996.
1996 Wilson J. Boynton, C.E.T.
In recognition of his article "Iron Airlift - The first locomotive to fly" as the best feature-length article to appear in The Ontario Technologist magazine during 1995.
1995 Ian J. Livsey, C.E.T.
In recognition of his article "Introduction of Technology to the Workplace" as the best feature-length article to appear in The Ontario Technologist magazine during 1994.
This award was granted to the author of the best technical paper or feature-length article published in Northpoint during the relevant calendar year.
The author might have been a member or non-member who did not received any financial remuneration or honorarium for the article chosen.
1998 Ewart D. Bowlby, CST, OLS
In recognition of his article "Surveying on and under Parliament Hill" as the best feature-length article published in the Northpoint magazine in 1997.
1997 Marek Krolikowski (jointly with) John Michael, OLS
In recognition of their article "Digital Orthophoto Accuracy Issues" as the best feature-length article published in the Northpoint magazine in 1996.
1997 Ron Berg, OLS
In recognition of his article "Valuation of Real-Time Kinematic GPS versus Total Station for Highway Engineering Surveys" as the best feature-length article published in the Northpoint magazine in 1996.
1995 Allan Greatrex
In recognition of his article "Combining GPS and GIS for Mobile Field Mapping" as the best technical paper published in the Northpoint magazine during 1994.
1995 Jeffrey A. Waldron
In recognition of his article "Surveying of Raised Bore Holes" as the best technical paper published in the Northpoint magazine during 1993.
1993 Giulio Maffini
In recognition of his article "A new operating system for all GIS users" as the best technical paper published in the Northpoint magazine during 1992.