Each year the Canadian Geotechnical Society recognizes the considerable contributions and achievements of geotechnical professionals in Canada and abroad. In 2018, these honours will be presented during the Awards Gala at the CGS Annual Conference in Edmonton, Alberta – GeoEdmonton 2018. Full details on all CGS Awards, including past recipients, is available on the website at cgs.ca/awards or contact the CGS National Office.
If you know of someone deserving of any of the CGS Awards, please nominate them by May 15, 2018. Send your nominations to the CGS National Office at:
The Canadian Geotechnical Society
8828 Pigott Road
Richmond, BC, V7A 2C4, Canada
Fax: (604) 277-7529
E-mail: admin@cgs.ca
Nominations should include the name and contact information of the nominator, a resume or curriculum vitae of the nominee, and a letter highlighting the contributions and achievements that make the nominee a worthy candidate for that specific award. Letters of support from others, CGS members and non-members, are encouraged. If possible, nominations should include an appropriate head and shoulders photo of the nominee.
Funding for many of these awards is provided by the Canadian Foundation for Geotechnique, so remember to also support your Foundation!