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Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Gold Medal recognizes outstanding engineers whose work and service have improved quality of life in Canada and around the world. It honours professional achievement, service to the profession, and community service, with recipients receiving a gold medal, a certificate, and the title of Fellow of Engineers Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of outstanding professional achievements in engineering
- Recognition of service to the engineering profession
- Recognition of service to the community
Documents Needed
- Completed online nomination form
- Candidate curriculum vitae
- Two letters of support
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian engineers
- Eligible restricted permit holders in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Previous recipients of the Gold Medal
- Engineers Canada board members, staff, and current provincial/territorial regulator staff or advisers, until two years after their mandate or employment ends
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Professional achievement: 50 points
- Service to the profession: 25 points
- Service to the community: 25 points
- Applications must be complete, on time, and within the stated length limits
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the application requirements
- Read the full form before starting.
- Make sure you have all required information and documents ready.
- Step 2: Complete the online form
- Fill out the nomination form in one session.
- Do not leave the form to save and return later.
- Step 3: Upload supporting documents
- Provide the candidate’s curriculum vitae.
- Attach two support letters that justify and validate the contributions described.
- Step 4: Submit the nomination
- Submit the completed application online before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by Engineers Canada’s Awards Committee.
- Only complete applications submitted on time are considered.
- Selected recipients are recognized at Engineers Canada’s annual awards gala.
Additional information
- Recipients receive the title of Fellow of Engineers Canada (FEC).
- A gold medal and honorary certificate are presented at Engineers Canada’s annual awards gala.
- Recipients participate in promotional activities organized by Engineers Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gold medal Program
What is the Gold medal?
The Gold Medal recognizes outstanding engineers whose work and service have improved quality of life in Canada and around the world. It honours professional achievement, service to the profession, and community service, with recipients receiving a gold medal, a certificate, and the title of Fellow of Engineers Canada.
Who is eligible for the Gold medal program?
To be eligible for the Gold medal program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Licensed engineer in good standing
Not a previous recipient
What expenses are eligible under Gold medal?
Recognition of outstanding professional achievements in engineering
Recognition of service to the engineering profession
Recognition of service to the community
Where is the Gold medal available?
The Gold medal program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Gold medal?
Gold medal is funded by Engineers Canada