Award Recipients

The Award Objectives Are:

• To advance and improve the knowledge of drainage through exchange of ideas, information or new technology construction, maintenance or improvement of drainage works

• To unite Drainage Superintendents or Commissioners for the promotion of better maintenance, repair and improvement of drainage works

• To liaise with Provincial Ministries, Legislative Authorities and other organizations having a stake in drainage works.  The award is presented to the selected Drainage Superintendent at the Annual DSAO Convention and consists of a commemorative plaque and $250.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to be nominated for this award, an individual must meet the following criteria:

• Must be (or have been within the past year) an active drainage superintendent appointed by a municipality and approved by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).

• must be a member of good standing in the DSAO

• may not be nominated for duties performed on behalf of the provincial executive

Selection Process:

• Three individuals will be appointed by the DSAO Executive to a Selection Committee. At least two members of the Selection Committee shall be members of the DSAO Executive or the OMAFRA Executive Representative.
• The Selection Committee will appoint a Chair from among its members
• After the close of nominations, the Executive Secretary shall forward copies of all nominations to the Selection Committee
• The Selection Committee shall select an award recipient from the nomination.

The McNeely-Taillon-Stantec Award is donated annually by the Stanley Engineering Group Limited.  The Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario gratefully acknowledges this contribution.