INNOVATION September-October 2012

Queen elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals presented to bc engineers

countless APEGBC branches, committees, and task forces since 1978, Mr Blanchard also served eight years on Council, including one as President. Dr Sheldon Cherry is a respected researcher, engineer and educator in the field of structural and earthquake engineering as a professor emeritus at UBC. He is also the founding Chairman of the National Research Council’s Canadian National Committee for Earthquake Engineering and has made significant contributions to the Canadian and global engineering profession. The medals will be presented during the APEGBC Annual Conference and AGM at the Recognition Luncheon on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, BC. Engineers Canada was identified by Rideau Hall as being a partner in the selection process of the recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals. During the year of celebrations, 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized for their contributions to Canada. 40

On behalf of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General, APEGBC is pleased to announce three recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals. The association wishes to congratulate Captain Mark Adams PEng, Paul Blanchard PEng FEC and Dr Sheldon Cherry PEng for this most deserving honour. Their outstanding achievements in the field of engineering are a remarkable contribution to their profession, the province of BC and Canada. Captain Mark Adams is an exceptional young professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and leadership, and is a dedicated advocate of the mining and engineering industries in BC. Mark enlisted as a Royal Canadian Air Cadet where he served his community and volunteered for six years before enrolling in the Canadian Forces as a part-time reserve air force officer in the Cadet Instructors Cadre. A Senior Engineer at Stantec’s Surrey office, Mr Blanchard has worked on various high-profile projects and has been active in professional organizations. An invaluable contributor to

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IN 2012 WE ARE CELEBRATING David Nairne + Associates Ltd.

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come join our excitement DNA is seeking talented Municipal Engineers who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, and are ready to take on a wide variety of diverse infrastructure projects throughout BC and the North. DNA is a long-established, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, with pride in the service we deliver and in the relationships we foster with our First Nations, private sector and government clients. Come join our creative and dynamic team and be part of our next 40 years! Learn more about us at www.davidnairne.com and send your CV to employment@davidnairne.com building communities working together

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