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Events and Exhibitions
CESA AON ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2023 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Written by Eamonn Ryan
The 2023 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards were held on 16 August 2023 . Now in its 51st year , the Awards celebrate innovation , quality , outstanding workmanship and professionalism which was evident in the entries for each category .
Olu Soluade , president of ASHRAE South Africa chapter , as well as of Consulting Engineers South Africa ( CESA ), opened the evening . “ Tonight , we are here to celebrate not just the outstanding achievements of our member firms , but also the profound impact they have had on the engineering industry and society as a whole .
“ Throughout the years , the dedication and commitment of our member firms have undoubtedly made a difference in protection of lives and livelihoods . Your work as engineers goes beyond technical expertise - it embodies a noble calling : to serve and make a positive impact on the world around us . Tonight , we are about to witness the legacy of excellence in engineering , and these awards serve as a testament to the incredible achievements of your various firms and the immense impact you ' ve had on society .”
“ Excellence is not a static destination , but an ongoing journey of relentless progress towards achieving the extraordinary . What once constituted top-tier performance decades ago , may now appear as commonplace . And this emphasises the need for potential innovation and forward thinking ,” says Soluade .
“ Our inherent DNA bestows upon us the capacity and the resilience to push the boundaries and exceed our human limitations . To all our members , we call for commitment to invest in nurturing our future leaders , empowering them with the tools and support they need to enable us to drive groundbreaking infrastructure development and perpetuate this spirit of innovation that we now so passionately celebrate . At CESA we stand firm on our unwavering values of honesty and integrity .”
“ May this event inspire even more innovation and transformative projects in the years ahead ,” says Soluade .
CESA Chief Executive Officer , Chris Campbell congratulated the winners and finalists whilst stating that amidst economic challenges and sluggish growth , it is essential to recognise the pivotal role of consulting engineering . “ While external factors may pose obstacles , our focus on delivering excellence must remain unwavering .”
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Olu Soluade , president of ASHRAE South Africa chapter .
Mareli Botha , Zutari technical director .
The commencement of the celebration of engineering excellence .
WINNERS AND COMMENDATIONS In the category of Engineering Technology and Innovation – HVAC Building Systems Design Excellence , Maninga Engineering received a commendation for the Test and Examination Centre : Part 1 – Flower Hall for the University of Witwatersrand .
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