is awarded the Faculty of Engineering Alumni Achievement Medal for Professional Achievement

in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments as founder of Ionic Engineering, a leader of industrial automation in the mining industry, and his significant contributions to his community as the founding director of SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run or Walk for Diabetes.

is awarded the Faculty of Engineering Alumni Achievement Medal for Community Service

in recognition of his numerous community service roles over the past 45 years that have strengthened professional, social, cultural, religious and charitable organizations in Ottawa, Nepean and other Ontario communities. 

is awarded the Faculty of Engineering Young Alumni Achievement Medal

in recognition of his co-founding Infusion Development Canada, a leader in the emerging technologies industry, for serving as chief technical officer for Infusion’s spinoff company AuditionBooth, and for his ongoing volunteer work with Big Brothers and other organizations. 

is awarded the Faculty of Engineering Young Alumni Achievement Medal

in recognition of his co-founding Miovision Technologies Inc. while a Waterloo systems design engineering master’s student, and for his numerous impressive contributions to the industry and to the community, which include volunteering as a mentor at the Accelerator Centre.

are awarded the Faculty of Engineering Team Alumni Achievement Medal

in recognition of operating one of the most successful design firms in North America and for winning every major Canadian design award, including an unprecedented 11 Governor General Medals, the highest award for design in Canada.

Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd.

is awarded the Faculty of Engineering Friend of the Faculty Award

in recognition of the company’s strong support of Waterloo Engineering over the past 34 years through the ongoing hiring of graduates and co-op students, as well as the generous financial contributions to student scholarships, teams and outreach programs.  

in recognition of his outstanding vision and leadership throughout the transition of a small, traditional civil engineering and surveying firm into a multi-disciplinary engineering company now known as MMM Group Ltd. of which he is president and CEO.

in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments in the engineering, construction, commissioning and operation of large steel mills, and also his significant contributions to information systems as senior vice-president for information technology at CN Rail. 

Kevin J. Negus
BASc 1984, Mechanical Engineering
MASc 1985, Mechanical Engineering
PhD 1988, Mechanical Engineering

George H. Newton
BASc 1964, Electrical Engineering

in recognition of his many community service roles that have strengthened civic engagement and contributed to building healthy communities throughout Ontario and Quebec, as well as his strong commitment to Waterloo Engineering.  

Juan-Carlos de Oliveira
BASc 2004, Civil Engineering
Young Alumni Achievement Medal

in recognition of his co-founding Cast Connex, an industry leader in the design of customized cast steel structural components for building structures, and for his role in developing a new technology that improves the safety of buildings in earthquake prone areas.

Xerox Research Centre of Canada

Friend of the Faculty Award

in recognition of the Centre’s generous ongoing support of Waterloo Engineering over the past 35 years through the hiring of engineering co-op students and graduates, providing research support and grants, and organizing and participating in joint research seminars and conferences.

For his innovative leadership as president and co-founder of Sentinelle Medical Inc. in the research and manufacturing of leading-edge MRI technologies that allow physicians to more quickly and accurately diagnose breast cancer and other medical conditions.

For his unique combination of skills and compelling vision of the future that as executive vice president of business transformation and technology operations at Telus has helped him lead significant transformational programs within the telecommunications industry in Canada. 

for his extraordinary accomplishments as a serial entrepreneur who has started up six technology-based companies that have employed dozens and have contributed to the economy of  Waterloo Region, as well as the University of Waterloo.

Engineers Without Borders:
Parker Mitchell and George Roter, co-founders
BASc 1999, Mechanical Engineering
Team Alumni Achievement Medal

for founding, nurturing and growing Engineers Without Borders from one local chapter to what is now one of the most rapidly growing and respected humanitarian organizations in Canada.

Shelagh McCartney
BES 1997, Architecture
BArch 2000, Architecture
Young Alumni Achievement Medal

For her enthusiasm and passion for the University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture and the energy she puts into maintaining a high standard of academic and professional research.

Alim A. Somani
BASc 2001, Electrical Engineering
Young Alumni Achievement Medal

For his dedication to his career as president of Infusion Development and to his  investment in Waterloo Engineering co-op students and graduates providing them with unique and meaningful opportunities.

Hadi-Khan Mahabadi
MASc 1975, Chemical Engineering
PhD 1976, Chemical Engineering

For his extraordinary professional achievements as an applied researcher in material technologies and for being an exceptional strategic thinker and team leader who has driven Xerox and the industry to new heights.
Read Hadi's acceptance speech here

Ron S. Dembo
PhD 1975, Management Sciences

Donald J. Noakes
MASc 1979, Systems Design Engineering
PhD 1985, Systems Design Engineering

Claire J. Tomlin
BASc 1992, Electrical

Stephen Burns
BASc 1973, Civil Engineering
MASc 1989, Civil Engineering

For his acumen as president of B.M. Ross and Associates and for his professionalism and leadership as a civil engineer, particularly in the difficult days of the Walkerton water crisis.

Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe
PhD 1976, Civil Engineering

For his pioneering teaching and research in the field of control and information systems, for his stewardship of the University of Lagos and for bringing honour to the Waterloo Engineering name across Nigeria.

Vivienne Ojala
BASc 1984, Systems Design Engineering

Catherine A. Booth
BASc 1988, Systems Design Engineering
MASc 1990, Management Sciences

For her outstanding professional achievements as a role model and exceptional leader in the field of information technology consulting, and for her community service as a volunteer dedicated to making her community a better place to live.

John M. Seminerio
BASc 1982, Systems Design Engineering

For his remarkable leadership in the volatile high-tech computer industry as one of the top serial entrepreneurs in Canada. His involvement with venture capital groups to invest back into the high-tech community helps create opportunities to grow this sector of the Canadian economy.

Stephen C. Carpenter
BASc 1978, Mechanical Engineering
MASc 1980, Mechanical Engineering

For his outstanding leadership and achievements, nationally and internationally, in the field of energy conservation, especially for his significant contribution to the design of environmentally friendly and innovative green buildings.

Terence C. Cunningham
BASc 1983, Mechanical Engineering

For his outstanding professional achievements and entrepreneurial leadership and for his vision, tenacity and leadership in building dynamic and growing businesses by making numerous strategic acquisitions and merges in the competitive software industry.

Robert B. Magee
BASc 1978, Chemical Engineering

For his outstanding business leadership and management in the automotive industry and for his significant contributions to the betterment of his community.

William C. Lennox
BASc 1962, Engineering Physics

For his commitment to Academic Excellence and his contributions to the profession of engineering both at the University of Waterloo and nationally.

Brian W. McFadden
BASc 1977, Electrical Engineering

For his exemplary leadership and business acumen in the telecommunications industry and his commitment to the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Waterloo.

William M. Tatham
BASc 1983, Systems Design Engineering

For his entrepreneurial spirit and success as a business leader in the software industry and continued support and commitment to the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Waterloo.

Arthur F. Church
BASc 1976, Mechanical Engineering

For his exemplary business leadership in the manufacturing industry and his ongoing personal commitment to the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Waterloo.

Wai-Cheung Tang
BASc 1980, Electrical Engineering
MASc 1984, Electrical Engineering

For his remarkable research contributions, innovations in technology, and ongoing leadership as an engineer, scientist, and business leader in the satellite communications industry.

Anthony P. Franceschini
BASc 1975, Civil Engineering

For his outstanding success in the engineering profession and his many accomplishments while progressing through positions of increasing leadership in the consulting engineering industry.

David S. McLeod
BASc 1979, Systems Design Engineering

Mark P. Turchan
BASc 1983, Systems Design Engineering
MASc 1985, Systems Design Engineering

For his academic excellence, his continuing contributions to the education of others, and his remarkable professional achievements through multiple careers and across multiple industries.

For his outstanding contributions and professional success as a recognized leader in the public transportation sector in Canada, and for his active involvement in numerous professional organizations.

Jim Estill
BASc 1980, Systems Design Engineering

For his outstanding entrepreneurial talent, witnessed by his professional accomplishments and encouragement of young entrepreneurs, and for his ongoing professional and educational contributions.

For his outstanding professional accomplishments, based in his remarkable entrepreneurial abilities, and for his ongoing commitment to the engineering and co-operative education programs.

Raymond L. Alarie
BASc 1975, Civil Engineering
MASc 1977, Civil Engineering

For his significant professional accomplishments in the petrochemical industry and for his important contributions to Canada's participation in the global economy.

William T. Hancox
PhD 1971, Mechanical Engineering

For his outstanding contributions to the nuclear industry, in research and in the development of Canada's global contributions in power generation, waste management and medical isotope production.

Michael Mac) L. Voisin
BASc 1973, Mechanical Engineering

For his outstanding entrepreneurship and community service, including work for local and national medical foundations.

For his outstanding contributions to university education and professional societies, his internationally recognized research accomplishments in the field of membrane science, and his community service.

For his outstanding achievements as an engineer in Canadian industry, particularly the energy sector, dedicated service to his community, and distinguished and noteworthy contributions to the University of Waterloo over a great many years.

Don Haycock
BASc 1968, Civil Engineering
MASc 1973, Civil Engineering
and
Frank Rovers
BASc 1970, Civil Engineering
MASc 1972, Civil Engineering

For their outstanding professional accomplishments in the area of environmental engineering, as an innovator, pioneer, creative problem solver and entrepreneur - an international leader in his field who has brought significant economic benefits and renown to Canada.

For his outstanding contributions to the management of technology in the Canadian steel industry with particular reference to his work in environmental engineering, occupational health and safety and industrial hygiene, including furtherance of professional activity therein.