Summer 2019 PEG

Movers & Shakers

LATITUDE

Movers&Shakers CELEBRATING A CAREER OF BRICKS AND BONES: CALGARY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER RECEIVES HIGHEST APEGA HONOUR Few people embody the diverse nature of engineering research like the recipient of APEGA’s most prestigious award does. On April 25 in

Community Service Russell Wlad, P.Eng ., received the Community Ser- vice Summit Award for his exceptional fundraising efforts in central Alberta. He has raised money for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre’s pediatric ward and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, among other organizations. His generosity and community involvement have inspired his colleagues at Stantec to take part, too, reflecting an ethos common among staff of the major permit holder. Early Accomplishment In 13 short years, the recipient of the Early Accom- plishment Award grew from eager student to the youngest executive of Canada’s largest condensate producer. Jordan Johnsen, P.Eng. , of Grande Prairie, has played a major role in Seven Generations Energy ’s burgeoning success. When the economic downturn had nearly stalled the rest of the energy industry, he oversaw departmental growth to help the company quintuple production. Excellence in Education A professor in the civil and environmental engineering department at the University of Alberta, Clayton Deutsch, P.Eng., PhD , has achieved commendable student ratings and displayed a steadfast dedication to educating the pro- fessionals of tomorrow. He challenges his students to dive deeper, make connections, and offer innovative solutions, which has helped earning him the Excellence in Education Award. Outstanding Mentor Ayodeji Jeje, P.Eng., PhD , connects with students in a personal way, and here’s one amazing example. Dr. Jeje demonstrated compassion and a collaborative, creative approach to problem solving, after a student was involved in a devastating car accident. He visited the woman in hospital and brainstormed ideas with fellow professors

Calgary, Nigel Shrive, P.Eng., PhD , celebrated a distinguished career that includes research into skeletal and cardiovascular systems—and masonry. Dr. Shrive is the 2019 recipient of APEGA’s Centennial Leadership Summit Award. Before about 400 professional peers, dignitaries, and others, Dr. Shrive accepted the honour at our Summit Awards Gala, which is held each year in conjunction with the APEGA Annual General Meeting & Conference. Dr. Shrive set a benchmark for innovation early in his career when, as a doctoral candidate at the University of Oxford, he invented an artificial knee. It’s since been implanted in thousands of patients worldwide. Connected to the University of Calgary for most of his career, he was the first non-medical professional in charge of the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health. Now he takes his place among APEGA’s most distinguished members. Every day, APEGA members like Dr. Shrive discover, innovate, and improve their neighbourhoods, their cities, and the world at large. And every year during our Summit Awards Gala, APEGA honours a selection of these high- achievers and their exemplary work. Nine other individuals and teams also received awards in 2019.

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