Engineers To Hold Excellence Awards

Ing. Magnus Lincoln Quarshie, President of GhIE
The Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE), an autonomous professional body responsible for ensuring quality standards for engineers in the country, will hold its maiden Excellence Awards on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the State House, Banquet Hall, Accra.

The event, which will be under the theme: 'Design, Build And Construct, Let Us Think Forever,' is expected to attract seasoned engineers and members of other affiliate professional bodies.

Ing. Magnus Lincoln Quarshie, President of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, in an interview with the media, said many engineers and non-engineers professionals working in both the public and private sectors of Ghana continue to play an important role in shaping the environment and promoting sustainable development.

He said there was the need to appreciate these professionals for their efforts and contributions in maintaining the integrity of good engineering practice amidst competing development interest and challenging situations.

'It's against this backdrop that the Ghana Institution of Engineers has instituted this award ceremony to reward deserving engineers,' Ing. Quarshie said.

He said “nomination forms have been extensively advertised for individuals and corporate bodies to enter their nomination for the categories of Academic Research Awards; Young Engineers Award; Public Sector Awards; Private Sector Awards; External/Associate Awards; Media Awards and ICT Infrastructure Awards”.

The Engineers Excellence Awards is being sponsored by Bui Power Authority, Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA) and Graphic Communications Group Limited, among others.

 
 
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