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Congratulations to our 2023 CSA Group Member Award Recipients!

Each year, CSA Group recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the world of standards through the presentation of the John Jenkins Award, the Award of Merit, and, for the fifth year, the Young Professional Award. Past winners hold these awards in high regard as they were nominated by their fellow members and peers.

John Jenkins Award

The John Jenkins Award is the most prestigious of the CSA Group Awards and recognizes individuals who, through their leadership, have fostered the development and advancement of standards, both nationally and internationally. We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 John Jenkins Award is Toby Lau. Congratulations, Toby!


BC Hydro
Vancouver, B.C.
Standards for energy efficiency, cybersecurity, and electric vehicles

Young Professional Award

The Young Professional Award was launched in 2019 for the 100th anniversary of CSA Group to recognize a young professional that has made outstanding contributions in the development and advancement of voluntary standards. We are pleased to announce two recipients of the 2023 Young Professional Award: Asma Arefeen and Elizabeth Cawley. Congratulations, Asma and Elizabeth!


Varcon Inc. Consulting Engineers
Mississauga, Ont.
CSA S37, Antennas, towers, and antenna-supporting structures


Get A-HeadⓇ
Toronto, Ont.
Standard for mental health and well-being for post-secondary students
 

Award of Merit

The Award of Merit is bestowed upon individual members for outstanding contributions and leadership in the development and advancement of voluntary standards. We are pleased to announce the following recipients of the 2023 Award of Merit:


Smith + Andersen
Toronto, Ont.
Standards for electrical safety for buildings and health care facilities
Agnew Peckham and Associates
Toronto, Ont.
Standards for health care facilities

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alta.
Standards for forest products
Canadian Tire Corporation
Toronto, Ont.
Standards for organizational management and sustainability

Tuff Safety Solutions Canada, Ltd.
West St. Paul, Man.
Standards for worker and public safety
IM3 Inc.
Québec, Que.
Standards for medical device reprocessing

FortisBC Energy Inc.
Surrey, B.C.
Standards for alternative energy vehicles, transportation of dangerous goods, and mechanical industrial equipment safety
Emcara Gas Development Inc.
Guelph, Ont.
Standards for alternative energy vehicle

Ontario Power Generation
Courtice, Ont.
Standards for nuclear safety
AECOM Canada Ltd.
Edmonton, Alta.
Canadian highway bridge design code

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Dartmouth, N.S.
Standards for plumbing and accessible design for the built environment
Fortis Inc.
St. John’s, N.L.
Electrical standards

Wood PLC
Calgary, Alta.
Standards for oil and gas pipeline systems

We are proud to recognize the extraordinary efforts and expertise of all our award recipients.

To learn more about these awards, please visit the Recognizing our Members page.

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June 14, 2023