About
Engineers Canada is a national organization that advances Canadian engineering through national collaboration. It upholds the honour, integrity, and interests of the engineering profession by supporting consistent high standards in the regulation of engineering, encouraging the growth of the profession in Canada, and inspiring public confidence. The organization accredits undergraduate engineering programs, supports the 12 provincial and territorial engineering regulators, facilitates engineering licensure processes, promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in engineering, and engages in public policy and government relations on behalf of the engineering profession.
Funding Opportunities
Gold Medal Student Award
The Gold Medal Student Award recognizes the exceptional achievements of undergraduate engineering students who have demonstrated leadership, resiliency, and positive impact in their engineering studies and their community. The award is presented by Engineers Canada to honor students who show active and impactful participation in engineering associations, societies, clubs, and professional bodies, as well as engagement in community service and volunteerism. Recipients are evaluated on their engagement within the engineering profession and community, their engagement in their broader community, and their demonstrated resiliency in response to life challenges or adversity while maintaining successful academic performance. The award recipient is presented with their award and certificate during the annual Engineers Canada Awards Gala, held each year in conjunction with Engineers Canada's Spring Meetings and Annual Meeting of Members, typically in late May. Award recipients also participate in promotional activities arranged by Engineers Canada.
Award for the Support of Women in the Engineering Profession
The Award for the Support of Women in the Engineering Profession recognizes engineers who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in advancing the recruitment, retention, and professional development of women in engineering. This prestigious award celebrates both work-related and voluntary achievements that have positively impacted women in the engineering field. Recipients are evaluated on their excellence in engineering practice, teaching, or research that has advanced women in engineering, as well as their leadership, mentorship, and participation in professional bodies and community activities. The award honors engineers who have made significant contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion in the engineering profession through their professional leadership and community engagement. Winners receive recognition at the annual Engineers Canada Awards Gala and are admitted as Fellows of Engineers Canada (FEC), acknowledging their outstanding contributions to supporting women in engineering.
Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education
The Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education recognizes an engineer who has demonstrated exemplary contributions to the education and development of engineering students at a Canadian higher education institution. This prestigious award evaluates nominees based on their impact of teaching effectiveness, leadership and service to students, contributions to engineering education, and service to the profession. Recipients are honored during the annual Engineers Canada Awards Gala held in late May in conjunction with Engineers Canada's Spring Meetings and Annual Meeting of Members. Award recipients are admitted as a Fellow of Engineers Canada (FEC) and participate in promotional activities arranged by Engineers Canada. The award recognizes full-time or part-time faculty members at Canadian higher education institutions with teaching responsibilities in CEAB-accredited engineering programs who have demonstrated excellence in teaching strategies, student development, curriculum design, and professional service.
Meritorious Service Award for Community Service
The Meritorious Service Award for Community Service recognizes the community-based, volunteer commitment of engineers to improve their communities. The award honors engineers who have demonstrated active and impactful participation in the community through volunteerism in non-engineering roles, including volunteer roles with non-profit and charitable organizations, participation in voluntary commissions, boards, or task forces, government administration, or other contributions that benefit their community. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents registered in good standing with one of Canada's engineering regulators. The award also considers work-related achievements and service to the engineering profession. Recipients are presented with their award during the annual Engineers Canada Awards Gala and are admitted as Fellows of Engineers Canada (FEC).
Meritorious Service Award for Professional Service
The Meritorious Service Award for Professional Service recognizes outstanding service and dedication to the Canadian engineering profession through Canadian professional, consulting, or technical associations and societies, and to enhance the role of the associations and societies in the career of the professional engineer. Recipients demonstrate exemplary service to the profession through active and impactful participation in engineering associations, societies, institutes, and other professional bodies, significant contributions to the advancement of the profession through activities that address challenges within the profession and/or inspire and mentor the next generation of engineers, and success in advancing Canadians' understanding of the role of engineering and professional engineers in society. The award recipient is selected in consultation with the engineering regulator hosting the year's Engineers Canada Annual Meeting of Members. In 2026, the recipient will be selected from Alberta. Recipients of the award are presented with their award and certificate during the annual Engineers Canada Awards Gala, held each year in conjunction with Engineers Canada's Spring Meetings and Annual Meeting of Members, typically in late May. Award recipients are also admitted as a Fellow of Engineers Canada (FEC) and participate in promotional activities arranged by Engineers Canada.
Gold Medal Award
The Gold Medal Award recognizes the exceptional achievements of engineers who, through their work and service, have improved the lives of Canadians and others across the world. This prestigious award honors engineers who demonstrate excellence in engineering practice, teaching, or research, along with significant contributions to the profession and community. Recipients are admitted as Fellows of Engineers Canada (FEC) and are presented with their award during the annual Engineers Canada Awards Gala. The award evaluates nominees based on work-related achievements (50%), service to the profession (25%), and service to the community (25%).
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 9
- Active Now
- 6
- Source Domain
- engineerscanada.ca
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