The 2013 CEEC Medallists were recognised at a " by invitation only" industry event hosted by Ausenco at their Vancouver offices. Ed Meka, Ausenco's President, Minerals and Metals, Americas welcomed the assembled guests, before introducing CEEC Chair, Elizabeth Lewis-Gray who gave an overview of CEEC's objectives and mission.
Over 60 guests represented a broad cross section of the industry, from operators, engineering companies, equipment manufacturers, research organisations and the British Colombia Hydro company. The Honorable Dave Nikolejsin, Deputy Minister for Energy and Mines for British Columbia addressed the assembly, stressing the importance of industry and utility working together for future energy optimisation.
[caption id="attachment_2419" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Ausenco's Ed Meka, President Minerals and Metals Americas welcoming guests[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2421" align="aligncenter" width="700"] CEEC's Chair Elizabeth Lewis-Gray[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2426" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The Honorable Dave Nikolejsin BC Deputy MInister Energy and Mines[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2430" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Fisher Wang receives his Medal from the Minister[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2435" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Jeff Drozdiak receives his Medal from the Minister[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2433" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Stefan Nadolski receives his Medal from the Minister[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2432" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Prof Bern Klein receives his Medal from the Minister[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2437" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Hatch's Gavin Ritson received Olav Mejia's Medal on Olav's behalf.[/caption]
More photos on the following post.