Students from the College’s School of Construction and Engineering Technologies were honoured last month, at RRC’s annual Technology Awards Reception.

Held Nov. 27, the event brought together donors, related College staff, and student award recipients from RRC’s Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering Technology programs. Over the years, the event has expanded from 62 awards to 114; the reception is held each November to coincide with National Technology Month.

Awards and scholarships are presented based on a range of criteria, including academic excellence, good character, strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and active involvement in the community.

See below for a sampling of some of this year’s winners. (Click on photos to enlarge.)

Paul Charette Entrance Awards for Civil Engineering and Construction Management:
Presenter: Mr. Keith Houndle, Chief Estimator of Bird Construction (presenting on behalf of Mr. Paul Charette)
Recipients: Michael Haines, Matthew Hamerling, Neesha Esmail

Paul Charette Year 2 Civil Engineering and Construction Management Entrance Awards:
Presenter: Mr. Keith Houndle, Bird Construction
Recipients (also shown above): Tao Cheng, Lilia Dunai, Thomas Krainert, Arick Palaganas, Adam Rice

Winnipeg Construction Association Construction Management Awards – Continuing Students:
Presenters: Mr. Ron Hambley, Executive Vice-President, and Mr. Peter Withoos, President, WCA
Recipients: Sameer Kadaba, Linh Trinh, Yared Melketsadik, William Nicholls

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association Construction Management Award:
Presenter: Nazeer Khan, Civil Engineering Coordinator (presenting on behalf of MHCA)
Recipient: Zach Zimmerman