What are the Awards for Engineering Excellence?
For over 36 years, the ACEC-BC Awards have recognized the outstanding accomplishments of Consulting Engineering companies across British Columbia. The award recipients – individuals and organizations – are a testament to the consulting engineering profession, to ACEC-BC membership’s shared belief we are better together, and the associations deep-rooted commitment to the professional community and the communities where we work.

The Awards are presented at the Gala on April 22, 2027 at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Who can enter?
All ACEC-BC members in good standing.

When will registration for the 2027 Gala open?
Registration will open in early 2027. Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to know when tickets are available.

What is the Intent to Submit and do I have to complete it?
The Intent to Submit is a short, optional form that lets us know which projects you plan to enter. It takes about a minute to complete, has no fee, and helps our team prepare for the competition. Didn't identify a project by November 16? No problem. You can still submit an entry after that date.

Which projects are eligible?
Projects with design and construction completed between January 2026 and January 2027, managed and largely engineered in a BC office.

How many projects can my firm enter?
One project per category, plus one additional project in a single category of your choice, for up to nine entries in total.

Can we enter a joint project?
Yes, if an ACEC-BC member performed more than 50% of the engineering work for the submitted component.

What if we’re not sure which category fits?
Choose the closest fit. The jury may reassign an entry to a better-suited category. You can also contact our team for advice.

What does it cost to enter?
$1,350 + GST per project entry. To support members to celebrate with their clients, each entry includes 4 tickets to the Gala. The Intent to Submit and the individual award nominations have no fee.

What do I need to prepare?
The submission differs between the individual, firm, and project submissions. See here for full details.

Do we need our client’s approval?
Yes. Your client must confirm the project dates and approve the submission by providing a letter. See here for full details.

How are projects judged, and what happens after we submit?
A jury of engineering professionals and construction and design partners evaluates each entry on technical, environmental and social factors. Every project entered becomes a nominee and is introduced on stage at the Gala, where one Award of Excellence and one Award of Merit are presented in each category.

If my project wins, who is recognized on the award plaques?
Each winning project receives two plaques, one for your firm and one for your client. The plaques list the submitting firm, the client, the owner (if different from the client), and any joint submitters.