Celebrating Excellence in Engineering 

The Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) recognizes individuals whose achievements have advanced engineering, innovation, education, public policy, and nation-building in Canada and internationally. 

Through scholarships, honours, awards, and leadership recognition, the Academy celebrates those who have made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and to Canadian society. 

This page serves as a permanent archive of the Academy's awards, scholarship recipients, Honorary Fellows, Presidents, and Board Members. 

CAETS

The International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) brings together national engineering academies from around the world. Through CAETS, academies collaborate on technology-related issues of global significance and maintain strong international relationships. 

The Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) invites submissions for the 2026 CAETS  Communication Prize. 

The CAETS Communication Prize encourages engineers, technologists, and communicators to explain engineering and technological innovation in a clear, engaging, and accessible way for non-specialist audiences, with a particular focus on young people and students. 

Submissions take the form of short videos of no more than five (5) minutes that highlight the societal importance of engineering achievements and technological breakthroughs. Videos should clearly communicate a problem, the engineering or technological solution, and the resulting benefits to society or the economy. 

The prize aims to: 

  • Inspire students and young people to consider careers in engineering and technological sciences 
  • Increase public understanding of the impact of engineering and technology on everyday life and the future 

Submission deadline: March 20, 2026 

Entries will be assessed on: 

  • Clarity and accuracy 
  • Engagement and storytelling 
  • Accessibility for a general, non-specialist audience 
  • Effectiveness in communicating impact and relevance 

The international winner will receive a USD $5,000 prize and funded travel to attend the CAETS Annual Meeting in Germany in September 2026, where the award will be formally presented. 

CAE will select a Canadian entry to submit to the international CAETS judging process and they will receive a $2,000  (Need approval from Robert) CAD prize. 

Submission deadline: March 20, 2026 

Entries will be assessed on: 

  • Clarity and accuracy 
  • Engagement and storytelling 
  • Accessibility for a general, non-specialist audience 
  • Effectiveness in communicating impact and relevance 

The international winner will receive a USD $5,000 prize and funded travel to attend the CAETS Annual Meeting in Germany in September 2026, where the award will be formally presented. 

CAE will select a Canadian entry to submit to the international CAETS judging process and they will receive a $2,000  (Need approval from Robert) CAD prize. 

Eligibility and Entry Requirements 

  • The submitted video must be no more than 5 minutes in length 
  • The video must be publicly accessible (e.g., hosted online) 
  • Videos may be produced by individuals or teams 
  • Submissions should be suitable for a general audience and avoid technical jargon 
  • Videos may be produced in any language; non-English videos must include accurate English subtitles 

Canadian submissions will be judged by the CAE using the criteria in the CAETS submission form. One Canadian entry will be selected and submitted by CAE to the international CAETS Communication Prize competition. 

View the CAETS Framework and Submission Guidelines click here. 

Fill out the CAETS entry form and send to cfrantz@cae-acg.ca by March 20, 2026. 

Scholarships

In recognition of the importance of engineering for the future of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) is pleased to highlight the exciting opportunities open to students who have chosen to pursue a career in engineering. These scholarships are intended to provide recognition and to reward students who exemplify the values of leadership and integrity that the Academy espouses.

The Canadian Academy of Engineering has partnered with the SAE Foundation Canada to offer one undergraduate scholarship in transportation and mobility engineering and one award for university students’ outstanding aerospace design.

  • CAE Bruce Aubin SAE Aerospace Design Award ($2,000)
  • CAE William G. Belfry Memorial SAE Scholarship ($2,000)

Past Winners

  • CAE Bruce Aubin SAE Aerospace Design Award
    • 2025: Sacha Missaghian – University of Toronto
    • 2024: Mr. Callum Derry – University of Toronto
    • 2023: Ms. Emma Belhadfa – University of Toronto
    • 2022: Ms. Yona Raghoobar – École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS)
    • 2021: Mr. Shadman Sajid – University of Calgary
    • 2020: Ms. Megan Holmes – Simon Fraser University
    • 2019: Mr. Keegan Richter – University of Victoria
  • CAE William G. Belfry Memorial SAE Scholarship
    • 2025: Emily Millard – École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
    • 2024: Ms. Léa Bruneau – École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
    • 2023: Mr. Jake Sprenger – University of Toronto
    • 2022: Mr. Tristan Gosset – École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS)
    • 2021: Ms. Katrina Cecco – University of Toronto
    • 2020: Mr. Ben Sprenger – University of Toronto
    • 2019: Mr. Keagan Shedden – University of Victoria

The Nation Building Scholarships Series has been established by the Canadian Academy of Engineering in recognition of the important role played by engineers in the building of our nation given the social and technical challenges created by the geographical extent of the country, its low population density and its northern climate. This scholarship series is sponsored by the CAE, through the generous support from the CAE members and the CAE Board.

  • Net-Zero / Climate Change ($2,000)
  • Northern Infrastructure ($2,000)
  • Oceans ($2,000)

Past Winners

  • Net-Zero / Climate Change
    • 2025: Ms. Paris Liu – Queen’s University
    • 2024: Mr. Justin Sandrasagra – Queen’s University
    • 2023: Ms. Michal Davis – University of Toronto
    • 2022: Mr. Yazan Zamel – University of Toronto
  • Northern Infrastructure
    • 2025: Ms. Jordan Dearsley – University of Victoria
    • 2024: Mr. Owen Block – University of Victoria
    • 2022: Ms. Valentina Alvarez Maldonado – École de technologie supérieur (ÉTS)
  • Oceans
    • 2025: Mr. Riley Workman – Queen’s University
    • 2024: Ms. Lillian Susi – Queen’s University

The Léopold Nadeau Memorial Award for Distinguished Service

Established in 2008 to commemorate the exceptional contributions of the late Dr. Léopold M. Nadeau, FCAE to the conception and founding of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and his 10 years of exemplary service as its first Executive Director. This award is presented to acknowledge and celebrate truly extraordinary efforts made by a Fellow to further the objective of the Academy.

A builder and leader in the engineering profession for over 60 years, Léopold Nadeau made remarkable contributions to the promotion of engineering in Canada and around the world.  He graduated from École Polytechnique in 1936 and, upon graduation, worked for a number of years with the Consolidated Paper Company.  In the late 1940’s, he became the Secretary General of the Order of Engineers of Québec. Over the next fifty years, he would be one of the leading advocates for engineering in Canada and the principal creator of a number of organizations whose purpose was the advancement of the engineering profession.  In 1958, he became the Director General of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers, now Engineers Canada. He served in this position for 20 years.  He put the organization on a sound operational footing and pursued a number of initiatives. Some of the most noteworthy include:

  • He established the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. This Board accredits Canadian undergraduate engineering programs that meet the profession’s education standards. It also assesses the equivalency of the accreditation systems used in other nations relative to the Canadian system. The Board is one on the principal elements of the self-regulation structure of the profession in Canada.
  • He established the Canadian Engineering Manpower Council in partnership with the Government of Canada. This organization carries out studies and produces reports on the future needs for engineers in Canada.
  • He brought in a number of insurance programs that have been of benefit to engineers and engineering technologists including life insurance, automobile and home insurance, disability insurance and professional liability insurance.
  • He was a founding member and Vice-President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations. Founded in 1968 under the auspices of UNESCO, WFEO brings together national engineering organizations from over 90 nations and represents some 20 million engineers from around the world.
  • He was the lead for the celebration of the Canadian Engineering Centenary Celebrations in Canada and organized events across the country, a major engineering congress in Montréal as well as the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. The Centenary also led to the founding of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly to us, is Léopold Nadeau’s role as a founding member and first Executive Director of our Academy.  During his 10-year tenure as Executive Director, he set in place the governance, financial and operational structures for the Academy, and made great strides in establishing the Academy as a voice for engineering advice in Canada.   He was a remarkable man and a great Canadian engineer.

“for important contributions to CAE projects and publications from 2010 through 2016. As President, he launched the CAE 2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan. As Past-president he established the Future-of-Engineering Committee which generated more than a dozen seminars through the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“for contributions to CAE governance in the development of the Fellowship Committee and the Audit and Finance Committee, as well as to CAE leadership among Canadian engineering organizations including involvement in the Canadian Engineering Leadership Forum (CELF) and the promotion of partnerships and innovation.”

“for contributions to the development of the Calgary Section an as President of the Academy in 2011/2012. She is credited with moving both the Calgary Section and the Academy towards a more active program, and significantly increasing participation of Fellows in western Canada.”

“for service and commitment to the Canadian Academy of Engineering as President, as representative to CAETS and International Academies, and regularly providing strategic advice and insight to CAE Executives on new directions for the Academy”

“for his pioneering effort in creating the Montréal Local Section of the CAE, which has served as a model for the establishment of other Local Sections, and which are now recognized by the Board as a promising vehicle for engaging more Fellows in working towards the Mission of the Academy and highlighting noteworthy engineering, research and educational activities”

“for long and outstanding commitment to the Academy, including six years on the board and a term as President, major contributions to the International Council of Engineering and Technological Sciences, and the exceptional leadership exhibited bringing the Trottier Energy Futures Project to a successful conclusion”

“for enhancing the credibility and sense of purpose of the Academy in the early years of the CAE through his institutional memory, political/professional instincts, quiet wisdom and distinguished manner”

“for dedicated and outstanding services to the Canadian Academy of Engineering in developing the concept of a 5-year strategic plan for the advancement of the Academy and stimulating the involvement of members to implement the plan”

“for outstanding leadership of the Energy Pathways Task Force” (then known as the CAE Distinguished Service Award)