TPBCA Awards
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
TPBCA seeks to recognize and honour technology professionals as well as leaders in business, industry and government who excel in their service. TPBCA invites applications for the following awards. All application information submitted to TPBCA becomes the property of TPBCA and may be used by TPBCA to publicize information on awards approved.
Application Instructions
Please submit your awards application to info@techprobc.org and
include two letters of reference.
Eligibility
Each award criteria defines eligibility requirements.
Application Deadline
Nominations may be submitted at any time of the year. The final date for nominations to be considered in any year is May 31.
Information required
Applicants are required to forward the information requested for each award.
The information provided is to inform the committee about the applicant’s background, goals, achievements, life experiences, motivations and service to and for the profession and community.
Adjudication
Applications are reviewed by a TPBCA Committee, which in turn makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors which makes the final decision on all nominations.
A nomination review may include one or more of the following:
- interview nominee
- check with references
- ask the nominator for additional information and references
- ask the nominator and / or nominee to provide a video in support of the nomination
The Committee may choose not to recommend an award in any year. All nominators and nominees will be advised as to the final decision of the Board of Directors.
Award Presentation
A physical certificate or plaque will be created for each award and presented to the award recipient at an appropriate time and place as determined by TPBCA.
Publication
A brief write-up taken from information included with the nomination will be made public through various TPBCA channels, including a media release. Award recipients are encouraged to advise employers, colleagues and professional and technical associations through various channels, all as a means of elevating the honour granted with the award.
Current Awards
Doug Duncan leaders
Environmental champion
Environmental champion
PURPOSE OF AWARD: To honour a practicing technology professional who is progressing in their career and service to the profession and community and assist them as they seek to develop additional skills.
Environmental champion
Environmental champion
Environmental champion
PURPOSE OF AWARD: To recognize a practicing technology professional who is progressing in their career and service to the profession with a focus on Environmental Sustainability.
employer excellence
Environmental champion
employer excellence
PURPOSE OF AWARD: To recognize an employer who is employing, supporting and empowering two or more technical professionals and to encourage them to advance their careers and service to their profession.
Doug Duncan Leaders
PURPOSE OF AWARD: To honour a practicing Technology Professional who is progressing in their career and service to the profession and community and assist them as they seek to develop additional skills.
AWARD CRITERIA: The following criteria will be used by the TPBCA Awards Committee:
- a registered technology professional
- a solid foundation in their career, with more than 10 years experience
- demonstrated technical and leadership skills commensurate for a Technology Professional in their early to mid career years
- contribution to the profession by serving on a professional board or committee, assisting in the development of technical or regulatory standards, supporting STEM career awareness or similar experiences
- support of three references confirming professional, career and service contributions
AWARD APPLICATION: An application is submitted by a registered professional or another person able to vouch for the applicant. The application to include:
- a written statement of no more than 500 words outlining the rationale for the award application
- three references confirming the contributions made by the applicant
- a video of no more than 120 seconds presented by the applicant that addresses their professional, career and service contributions
AWARD RECOGNITION: The recipient will receive a suitable trophy plus special education or training or other supports that will help advance their professional growth and development or leadership skills in service to the profession or technology community. The form of the recognition will be determined by the TPBCA Awards Committee.
AWARD PROMOTION: TPBCA will promote the award through several channels including a post to the TPBC web site, a notice in the TPBCA news, an advisory to significant organizations, and a media release. The recipient is encouraged to advise others of the award presentation and in so doing may wish to consult with TPBCA.
AWARD FUNDING: The funding of the Award will be provided by donors who will contribute to the Doug Duncan Leaders Award Fund that will be held in trust for the specific purpose of providing the annual funding for the award. TPBCA will contribute annually to the Fund until such time as the Fund is fully sustainable.
AWARD PRESENTATION: The Doug Duncan Leaders Award will be presented at the TPBCA Annual General Meeting or at another time as determined by the Awards Committee.
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