Honours & Awards: The Engineering Institute of Canada

Each year, the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) recognizes outstanding professionals amongst the membership of its constituent societies, both academic and industry based members, at an awards gala.

The next EIC Gala event will be held on Saturday 25 April 2026 at the HILTON LAC-LEAMY Hotel, located at 3 Casino Boulevard, Gatineau-Ottawa, QC. As per past issues, the gala will be a formal ceremony, including a cocktail reception (@ 5:30 PM) followed by a sit-down 4-course dinner/banquet (@ 7:00 PM) during which the awards will be presented in person by the EIC President. We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us to help celebrate some truly exceptional and outstanding engineers.

The list of 2026 award winners may be viewed/downloaded here.

2026 Gala – Details & Reservations

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2026 Awards Nomination Process

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Senior Awards of the EIC

The Sir John Kennedy Medal is awarded in recognition of outstanding services rendered to the engineering profession, or of noteworthy contributions to the science of engineering, or to the benefit of the Institute. Awarded once every two years.

The Julian C. Smith Medal recognizes achievement in the development of Canada. Up to two medals may be awarded each year.

The K.Y. Lo Medal recognizes significant engineering contributions at the international level. One medal may be awarded annually.

The John B. Stirling Medal is awarded for leadership and distinguished service at the national level within the Institute and/or its Member Societies, by members of these Societies. One medal may be awarded annually.

The Canadian Pacific Railway Medal recognizes many years of leadership and service by members of the Societies within the Institute at the regional, branch and section levels. Since 1990, one medal may be awarded annually.

A target of 20 members of EIC constituent societies are awarded the title of EIC Fellow by the Council of the Institute in recognition of their excellence in engineering and their services to the profession and to society.  The actual number of new fellows each year may vary owing to ties for the 20th spot.

Honorary Memberships are offered to non-members of the Institute and its Member Societies (including non-engineers) elected by the Council of the Institute for having achieved outstanding distinction through service to engineering and the profession of engineering in Canada.

Recent Award Winners

To see the lists of 2020-2026 award winners, simply click on the following links in the language of your choice:

Download the 2026 Awards News Communiqué

Download the 2025 Awards News Communiqué

Download the 2024 Awards News Communiqué

Download the 2023 Awards News Communiqué

Download the 2022 Awards News Communiqué

Download the 2021 Awards News Communiqué

Download the 2020 Awards News Communiqué

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To see the lists of previous years’ award winners, click here