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.