Submission window is now closed! Thank you all for submitting your projects for consideration. Participants will be notified in second week of February, 2026 – Stay Tuned!
Purchase OEPA 2026 gala tickets here – 2026 Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA) – ACEC-Ontario (Early Bird ticket sale ends on March 13, 2026!)
Watch here – Level Up Your OEPA 2026 Submission: Tips for Member Firms – ACEC-Ontario (log-in to your member account to access the video, email communications@acecontario.ca for any assistance.)
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 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 at Carmens Event Centre, Hamilton, Ontario. 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. Tickets are now available to purchase for OEPA 2026 – 2026 Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA) – ACEC-Ontario.
A special thank you to our event sponsors who make this celebration possible each year.
Interested in sponsoring OEPA 2026? Click here.
Submissions window is now closed!
Want your project submission to stand out? Watch this recorded webinar intended to demystify the OEPA program. “Level Up Your OEPA 2026 Submission: Tips for Member Firms,” hosted by ACEC-Ontario in collaboration with New Initiatives Marketing Inc. that took place on September 18, 2025.
This webinar was designed for project managers, marketing professionals, HR teams, firm leaders—and anyone else involved in the submission process. Whether you’re submitting for the first time or refining a previous entry, this session will help you navigate the submission process with confidence and clarity. We’ll dive into what’s new in Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA) 2026, discuss why you should consider applying, cover the online submission platform, and share practical strategies to help your project stand out from the rest.
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
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) – CLOSED
- 2026 All Other Award Categories Project Submission – All Awards except Small Firm Big Impact (OEPA 2026) – CLOSED
- Watch here – Level Up Your OEPA 2026 Submission: Tips for Member Firms – ACEC-Ontario
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Purchase OEPA 2026 gala tickets here – 2026 Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA) – ACEC-Ontario (Early Bird ticket sale ends on March 13, 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.