The winner of the 2020 Emerging Leader Award – Jury’s Choice is Amin Asgarian, PhD, P.Eng., PMP, Structural engineer, Buildings+Places, AECOM. He was nominated by his supervisor Guy Richards, PMP, associate manager at AECOM.

The Emerging Leader Award-Industry Contribution honours an emerging leader whose work has significantly and positively impacted the AEC industry. The 2020 winner is Loïc Angot, LEED AP, Practice leader at Lemay. He was nominated by Mélanie Veilleux, Architect, LEED AP, director of projects at Lemay.

The 2020 Emerging Leader Award-Technology Advancement goes to Daniel Prescott, P.Eng., associate, Mechanical Engineering, DIALOG. He was nominated by Roberta Kowalishin (Kalishin), director of technology at DIALOG.

The 2020 Emerging Leader Award-Teamwork goes to Daniel Norwood, BID, NCIDQ, ARIDO, IDC, Team leader, Figure3. Suzanne Wilkinson, DID Hons, NCIDQ, ARIDO, IDC, principal at Figure3, was kind enough to introduce Norwood during the show.

The Emerging Leader Award-Community Contribution is given to a person who donates their time and skill to the enhancement the community. By volunteering, they have a tangible impact on groups beyond their organization. This year’s winner is Joseph G. Orobia, MAA, LEED AP, Principal, Architects At Play. He was nominated by Paulo Castillo, M.Arch., co-founder of Achitects At Play.

The 2020 Emerging Leader Award-Leadership goes to Jesse Klimitz, MRAIC, OAA, director of business development, BDP Quadrangle. He was nominated by Julia Gilbert, communications specialist at BDP Quadrangle.