Emblem Awards recognize long term, dedicated service to any part of the UBC Engineering Community by a graduating undergraduate engineering student. It takes into consideration their record of service for the entire time that they have been a member of the UBC Engineering community. Students that have dedicated themselves to improving the academic, professional development, and/or social aspects of the engineering student experience are excellent candidates for these awards.

Nominations are open until 18:00 on Sunday February 15, 2026 and recipients will be announced at the EUS Awards Night in March. For any questions, email Humleen, EUS President, at president@ubcengineers.ca

NOMINATE HERE!

Last Updated: January 21, 2026

NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, February 20, 2026 @ 23:59

The EUS Community Contribution Award recognizes UBC Engineering undergraduate students that have exhibited outstanding leadership and initiative to help their fellow students within the UBC Engineering community. If you (or someone you know) fostered growth at UBC Engineering through initiative, innovation and active involvement, this award is for you (or them). This year, eight (8) awards totalling $6,450 will be given out. Nominations close on Sunday, February 20, 2026 at 23:59 for the 2025-26 school year.

Eligibility:

Students must have completed at least two academic terms at UBC Engineering towards a B.A.Sc. to be eligible. Unfortunately, first years and students that have transferred in this year are ineligible.

Application Process:

• Nominated candidates are invited to apply to a comprehensive application via email

• Results are announced by the end of the term

NOMINATE HERE!

Should you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact the EUS VP Academic, Taran Gill (he/him) at vpacademic@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

One award of $3,200 have been endowed by G. E. Baynes, B.A.Sc.'32. This award recognizes an undergraduate Engineering student who has demonstrated strong qualities of leadership, combined with an active participation in sports. A candidate that has demonstrated leadership in areas other than sports is equally eligible for this award. Applications close on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 23:59 for the 2025-26 school year.

Eligibility:

• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Must have active participation in sports

Active participation should be thought of as a long term commitment to a sport. Involvement in individual and team sports could take many forms such as

• Varsity,

• Intramurals,

• UBC or Non-UBC affiliated sport clubs,

• E-sports, Chess, etc.

One-off events like Storm the Wall or Day of the Longboat DO NOT count as active participation in sports for the purpose of this award.

Note that in selecting the candidate, consideration will also be given to academic standing. The award is made by the Faculty of Applied Science in consultation with the Engineering Undergraduate Society.

APPLY HERE!

Should you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact the EUS VP Academic, Taran Gill (he/him), at vpacademic@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: February 3, 2026

The UBC Engineering Undergraduate Society has 3 annual awards aimed at recognizing the hard work and dedication of Engineering Design Team members and the projects they are working on.

UBC Engineering Student Design Team Captains will be eligible to nominate a member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to furthering their team, the UBC engineering design team spirit, and UBC Engineering as a whole. The individuals selected to receive this award shall receive $500, and their nominating team shall receive a grant for $750. Three of such paired awards and grants shall be given out annually. Teams shall not be eligible to win an award two years in a row, encouraging the distribution and recognition of students from a variety of teams. Nominations close on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 23:59 for the 2025-26 school year.

Student Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be an active member of the Engineering Undergraduate Society. 

  • This refers to current UBC Engineering Undergraduate Student. This includes students currently on an official CO-OP term (because they still pay student fees).

• Must currently be a full-time student.

• Must not have previously won this award.

Team Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be recognized as a current UBC Engineering Design Team.

• Can only win one award per cycle.

• Must not have won the award in the previous award cycle.

  • Teams who won the previous year are ineligible to win the following year.

NOMINATE HERE!

Should you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact the EUS VP Academic, Taran Gill (he/him) at vpacademic@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Program Club Engagement Awards recognizes active members of the UBC Engineering community for their hard work and dedication to improving the student experience in their respective programs. Up to eight (8) awards totalling $400 are available per Program Club and given out by the EUS based on the recommendations of Program Club Presidents.

Applications for the 2024-25 year will open in Term 2 and recipients are announced at the EUS Awards Night in April. For any questions, email Mayank, EUS VP Academic, at vpacademic@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: January 5, 2024

These awards recognize EUS volunteers that go beyond the service called for by the role they hold within the society. EUS Executives give out these awards at the annual EUS Awards Night in April for a continued year of service. For more information, contact voice@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: January 5, 2024

Created in 2023-24, Order of Godiva is named after Lady Godiva, the patron saint of engineering, and is the highest honour bestowed on a volunteer of the society. The volunteer recipient exemplifies the values of culture and community building which the EUS holds paramount and embodies the spirit of a UBC Engineering through their leadership. The EUS Executive gives out this award at the annual EUS Awards Night in April. For more information, contact voice@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: January 5, 2024

The Rookie of the Year Award is given to the new EUS Volunteer who met and exceeded all expectations placed on them. It recognizes the work done to improve the community as a first time Director or Manager in the current academic year. Chosen by the EUS Executive, this award is given out at the annual Engineer’s Ball in January. For more information, contact voice@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: January 5, 2025

The Joey Uyesugi Award is given in recognition of exceptional dedication and service by an EUS Volunteer from whom it was not expected. It takes into account the expectations placed on the recipient in comparison to their exceptional work and is given out by the EUS Executive at the annual Engineer’s Ball in January. For more information, contact voice@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: January 5, 2024

This award identifies the EUS Councillor of the Year. This award honours the councillor who showed the most dedication to good governance, accountability, and exceeding the duties expected of an EUS Councillor. It is given out at the EUS Awards night in April. For more information, contact voice@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: April 28, 2026

The Bowinn Ma Award is given in recognition of exceptional dedication, service and self-sacrifice by one or more graduating undergraduate engineering students in completing their duties, both within and beyond the purview of their position(s) in the Engineering community. The recipient is announced at the annual Engineer’s Ball in January. For more information, contact voice@ubcengineers.ca

Last Updated: April 28, 2026