Now Accepting OEPA 2026 Submissions!
The OEPA recognizes outstanding projects from ACEC-Ontario member firms of all sizes. Whether your team has 5 or 500 employees, and whether your project budget was $10,000 or $100 million, if it’s innovative or impactful—it deserves recognition.
New for 2026: Submissions are now accepted online, making it easier than ever to upload files and enter details directly through our streamlined platform. We will also be hosting a webinar to assist your firm with the submission process, see details below.
We invite our member firms to showcase their best work by entering the 2026 OEPA program. This is your chance to highlight the innovation, dedication, and impact behind your projects.
Winners will be announced at the OEPA Gala on May 7, 2026 (location to be announced). Winning projects will be professionally featured in videos for your firm’s use and promoted through press releases and social media—giving your work the spotlight it deserves.
A special thank you to our event sponsors who make this celebration possible each year.
Interested in sponsoring OEPA 2026? Click here.
Submissions are being accepted from August 12, 2025, to 4 PM on November 28, 2025.
Want your project submission to stand out? Join us for the webinar “Level Up Your OEPA 2026 Submission: Tips for Member Firms” on September 18, 2025 from 12:00 to 12:45 PM, hosted by ACEC-Ontario and New Initiatives Marketing Inc.
What you’ll gain from this session:
- What’s new in OEPA 2026?
- Online submission process
- Key dates and timelines
- Tips for a standout submission
- Most common mistakes to avoid
- Storytelling & making your submission shine
- Post gala promotion
Whether you’re submitting for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this webinar is your go-to resource for all things OEPA!
Register Here: Level Up Your OEPA 2026 Submission: Tips for Member Firms – ACEC-Ontario
2026 Important Links:
- OEPA 2026 Awards Guidelines – 2026 Awards Guidebook
- 2026 Small Firm, Big Impact Award Project Submission – Small Firm Big Impact Award – (OEPA 2026)
- 2026 All Other Award Categories Project Submission – All Awards except Small Firm Big Impact (OEPA 2026)
If you have any questions, please email Priyanka Anand, Events & Marketing Specialist at panand@acecontario.ca.
Previous Years at Glance:
2025 Event Photos
2024 Event Photos
2023 Event Photos
MPP Andrew Dowie, who was in attendance of the 2023 OEPA, provides a members’ statement at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on the projects of at the OEPA.
Thank you to our event sponsors that help make it possible to celebrate the achievements of our member firms each year.