Important

Selection or rejection of your nomination will be based on the information you provide on this form. Please read the award selection criteria carefully to ensure your nominee is eligible for the award category you are recommending. In order for your nomination to stand out against the many others we receive, please explain and include evidence and clear examples of what makes your nominee exceptional. 

Questions about the awards selection process may be directed to the Chair of the awards subcommittee at services@oacett.org   

Please note that the provincial Honours and Awards Sub-committee will only consider complete applications.

Category: Young Professionals Recognition (Members, Non-Members) 

The award is granted to a young professional (member or non-member), 35 years of age or younger at the time of nomination, who has made a positive contribution to the science and technology profession. The young professional can be nominated by a member or non-member of OACETT who can act as one of the three required reference letters.

The basis for granting the award could be a single exceptional accomplishment, or a record of continuing excellence. It should relate to a contribution to the profession of science and technology in Canada. Activities for which this award may be given include:

• Development and implementation of a new product, process or technique.
• Design and/or construction of significant or unique structures.
• An innovative technical solution to environmental, social or community problems.
• Research leading to applications of new knowledge.
• Specific work accomplishments.
• Professional-entrepreneurial successes.
• Career path improvements – public profile.
• Published papers, articles, etc.
• Corporate recognition, level of responsibility, etc.
• Peer recognition.
• Contributions to technical societies, standard organisations.