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: George Burwash Langford Memorial (Members)

This award is so named to honour and perpetuate the name of George Burwash Langford, the founding chairman of the Certification Board for Engineering Technicians and Technologists. This Award recognises the spirit of Dr. Langford’s mission and his leadership in making a place for technologists and technicians in the engineering spectrum.

The award is to be granted to a member who has distinguished himself or herself in their career, and thereby brought recognition and credit to the profession of engineering/applied science technology.

It recognises 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 considerations for which the award could be given might include:

• Specific work accomplishments.
• Length of service with an employer as well as in the profession.
• Multiple 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.