Congratulations to CSA Group’s 2023 Member Award Recipients
July 17, 2023
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!
Toby Lau
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!
Asma Arefeen
Varcon Inc. Consulting Engineers
Mississauga, Ont.
CSA S37, Antennas, towers, and antenna-supporting structures
Dr. Elizabeth Cawley
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:
| Simon Aspinwall Smith + Andersen Toronto, Ont. Standards for electrical safety for buildings and health care facilities | Stephen Bagworth Agnew Peckham and Associates Toronto, Ont. Standards for health care facilities |
| Dr. Ying-Hei Chui University of Alberta Edmonton, Alta. Standards for forest products | Andy Dabydeen Canadian Tire Corporation Toronto, Ont. Standards for organizational management and sustainability |
| Wayne Donnelly Tuff Safety Solutions Canada, Ltd. West St. Paul, Man. Standards for worker and public safety | Dr. Sylvie Dufresne IM3 Inc. Québec, Que. Standards for medical device reprocessing |
| Victor Fe FortisBC Energy Inc. Surrey, B.C. Standards for alternative energy vehicles, transportation of dangerous goods, and mechanical industrial equipment safety | Erick Girouard Emcara Gas Development Inc. Guelph, Ont. Standards for alternative energy vehicle |
| Anca McGee Ontario Power Generation Courtice, Ont. Standards for nuclear safety | Bob Ramsay AECOM Canada Ltd. Edmonton, Alta. Canadian highway bridge design code |
| Joseph Rogers Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing Dartmouth, N.S. Standards for plumbing and accessible design for the built environment | Gary Smith Fortis Inc. St. John’s, N.L. Electrical standards |
| J. K. (Jim) Steeves Wood PLC Calgary, Alta. Standards for oil and gas pipeline systems |
