The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – British Columbia (ACEC-BC) celebrated innovation and technical excellence at its annual Awards of Engineering Excellence held in Vancouver.
“The ACEC-BC Awards for Engineering Excellence celebrate the exceptional work of our members to imagine, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure around the world and right here in B.C. Their personal and professional contributions positively impact how people and communities experience life every day. It is a privilege to shine a light on these outstanding people and organizations,” said Caroline Andrews, ACEC-BC president and CEO.
BBA won the top Lieutenant Governor’s Award along with an Award of Excellence in the Municipal and Civil Infrastructure category for the Woodworth Dam project in Prince Rupert. The new structure, a 15-metre-high concrete gravity dam, was built downstream from the existing dam in a rocky canyon and will provide a stable water supply for the next 50 to 100 years.
Award of Excellence winners:
- Stantec, British Columbia Institute of Technology Health Sciences Centre (Buildings)
- Gygax Engineering Associates, Ah ta apq Creek Hydroelectric Project (Energy & Industry)
- Mott McDonald, Spirit Trail over Lynn Creek (Transportation & Bridges)
- Westmar Advisors, Wuikinuxv Debris Wall and Wharf Facility Reconstruction (Natural Resource & Habitat)
- McElhanney, Kitimat Flood Risk Management Strategy (Soft Engineering)
- Associated Engineering, Baxter Bridge Rehabilitation – A Community Lifeline Restored (Projects under $2.5 Million)
The District of Kitimat received the Client of the Year Award, recognizing the benefits that result from positive collaboration and good client relationships. And RAM Consulting is the organizational recipient of ACEC-BC’s first Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award.
ACEC-BC and its members also recognize individuals for career contributions to the consulting engineering profession, industry, and the broader community.
Meritorious Achievement Award: Mike Currie, P.Eng., FEC, a principal and senior Water Resources Engineer with Kerr Wood Leidal,
Young Professional Award: Katherine Miller, P.Eng., rail and transit project manager, Mott MacDonald.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award: Katie Au, P.Eng., PMP, national practice leader, engineering at BBA.
