Tricia J. Cook Memorial Fund

The Fund has been proposed by Anthony H. Rice, P.Eng., P.Geo., in honour of his late wife, Tricia J. Cook, P.Eng. As a registrant with Engineers and Geoscientists BC since 1983, Tricia pursued an exemplary career, with continuous growth, as a professional civil engineer, and an enviable mastery of work-life balance. While working full time, she was able to raise her two sons, who graduated university with chemical and electrical engineering degrees. For the first 18 years of her career, Tricia worked extensively in the field of infrastructure development for First Nations communities throughout British Columbia. In the last 20 years of her career Tricia worked to develop the urban transit infrastructure for the Metro-Phoenix, Arizona area, where sadly she lost a courageous 6 year battle with breast cancer on March 19, 2020, at 60 years of age.

The award is to assist with the costs related to skills upgrade and professional development in preparation for return to work, which could include, for example, child-care expenses, post-secondary tuition fees, fees for continuing education courses, professional dues, and costs related to back-to-work safety equipment.

Eligibility Criteria

• P.Eng., P.Geo., EIT, GIT registrant for at least 2 years with Engineers and Geoscientists BC;
• Plans to return to same employer;
• Minimum of 2 years with employer;
• A resident of British Columbia; and
• Returning to work within 24 months of parental leave

Application Process

Following a call for nominations in July, the registrant's employer or another Engineers and Geoscientists BC registrant prepares a letter of recommendation for the award based on merit, career commitment, and professional growth potential.

• A letter of recommendation that outlines the following:
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of technical work.
  • Developing communications, leadership, and mentoring capabilities.
  • Interest in pursuing professional development activities.
  • Participation in professional societies and organization.
• A proof of employment of registrant.
• The letter should include a contact address, phone number(s), and email address.

Submissions should be emailed to John Suyte, Program Coordinator, at [email protected].

Evaluation of Applications

Details of the criteria along with the weighting of each to be used for the selection of the award recipient.

• Demonstrated commitment to quality of technical work (50%)
• Developing communications, leadership and mentoring capabilities (25%)
• Interest in pursuing professional development activities (15%)
• Participation in professional societies and organization (10%)

Frequency

One award, in the amount of $2,000–$2,500, will be made to the successful applicant annually. Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Foundation reserves the right not to grant the award if a suitable candidate is not found. A successful applicant from the immediately preceding year will not be considered.