APEGA Environment and Sustainability Award

This award is presented to an APEGA member or permit holder that implemented sustainable or environmentally friendly engineering or geoscience processes.

Nominations for the 2025 awards are closed

Nominating Someone for an Award

APEGA relies on its members, permit holders, and even the public to nominate outstanding individuals in the professions. Nomination is always free, and you can submit as many nominations as you like.

You can take up to 30 days to submit your nomination using the Save & Resume button at the bottom of each page of the nomination form.

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Environment and Sustainability Award Criteria

Nominations are evaluated and scored for up to 100 points. Be sure to write your nomination to address as much of these criteria as possible for the best chance at being selected.

Project Description and Systemic Issues (30 Points)

Description of project along with its inherent issues and degree of complexity
Summary of conception, design, and execution of project

Environmental Impact (30 Points)

Magnitude of project both within Alberta, Canada or beyond
Whether it was achieved in a manner that promoted sustainable development and/or minimized environmental impacts

Application of Professional Skills (30 Points)

Has the project advanced the field of engineering or geoscience?
Applications for future engineering/geoscience projects?
Enhanced Alberta’s economic or social well-being?

Project Location (10 Points)

Projects within Alberta will be given priority
Projects located outside Alberta that have a significant professional contribution from APEGA members may be considered
Project must be completed or have reached a significant degree of completion in the award year with project leader or company responsible for the project being a Member of APEGA

Personal and General Information (Not Scored)

Directorships, honours and decorations, and other relevant information

What does it take to be a Environment and Sustainability award recipient?

Here are some of our Environment and Sustainability award recipients. Explore their profiles to learn what it takes to receive the award.