2026 Awards Nomination Information

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Individual Awards & Selection Criteria

Outstanding Engineer - Eligibility and Desired Qualifications: (1) Makes significant technical contributions in the field of engineering, (2) Holds a degree in an engineering-related field or is a licensed professional engineer, (3) Is primarily employed as a practicing engineer performing technical work.  Selection Criteria:

• (80%) INNOVATION – Made recent significant engineering advancements that led to innovative new approaches to thinking about and solving problems in an engineering field. Achievements in both conceptual and technological advances will be considered equally.

• (20%) LEADERSHIP – Demonstrates active collaboration and engagement in a professional society, civic or social organization, in advancing inclusive participation in the field of engineering.

Outstanding Engineering Educator - Eligibility and Desired Qualifications: (1) Makes significant contributions in the field of engineering or engineering education, (2) Is employed as an educator (faculty, lecturer, administrator, either full-time or part-time) whose primary focus is on engineering education in a post-secondary institution. Selection Criteria:

• (80%) INNOVATION – Made recent significant contributions to engineering education in the development of new approaches and techniques in the areas of pedagogy, curriculum design, student recruitment and retention, and outreach.

• (20%) LEADERSHIP – Demonstrates active collaboration and engagement in a professional society, civic or social organization, in advancing inclusive participation in the field of engineering.

Outstanding K-12 Engineering Educator - Eligibility and Desired Qualifications: (1) Makes significant contributions to K-12 education, relevant to engineering, (2) Serves as a formal or informal educator for K-12 students. Selection Criteria:

• (80%) INNOVATION – Made recent, significant contributions in directing and encouraging K-12 students to prepare for an engineering career, in or out of the classroom.

• (20%) LEADERSHIP – Demonstrates active collaboration and engagement in a professional society, civic or social organization, in advancing inclusive participation in the field of engineering.

Outstanding Engineering Service - Eligibility and Desired Qualifications: (1) Provides significant service and/or outreach for the advancement of the engineering profession, (2) The nominee need not be an engineer. A resume of volunteer or society activity is strongly encouraged. Selection Criteria:

• (80%) INNOVATION – Made recent significant direct contributions to outreach with future potential engineers, the betterment of the working environment for engineers, the retention and recruitment of engineers, and the enhancement of the perception and reputation of the engineering profession.

• (20%) LEADERSHIP – Demonstrates active collaboration and engagement in a professional society, civic or social organization, in advancing inclusive participation in the field of engineering.

Outstanding Leadership in Engineering - Eligibility and Desired Qualifications: (1) Demonstrates significant accomplishment in the leadership and management of engineering companies, organizations, or projects, while fostering an inclusive, innovative workplace environment, (2) Nominees need not be an engineer but must currently be in an engineering field. Selection Criteria:

• (50%) INNOVATION – The nominee has facilitated an innovation ecosystem in their organization, encouraging and rewarding novel approaches to new and old concepts and processes. Fostered recent significant contributions enhancing the objectives of the engineering profession and workplace culture.

• (50%) LEADERSHIP – Conscientiously cultivated a culture of inclusion at all levels of management, especially with underrepresented groups. Developed a leadership pipeline that encouraged autonomy and personnel development, resulting in improved employee retention and satisfaction. Collaborated with other local community organizations to drive inclusive participation in social or employment activities in the field of engineering and workforce development.  

Project Awards & Selection Criteria