MAY 25, 2006 — Joseph Ng, President of Hamilton-based JNE Consulting Limited and Michael Pley, President of Cambridge-based COM DEV Space and a McMaster Engineering alumnus, were recognized for their contributions to engineering, the community and McMaster University at the third annual Applause and Accolades Awards Gala on May 3.

Ng was presented with the McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Leadership Award in recognition of his continued support of the Faculty and its many initiatives. Pley was presented with the L.W. Shemilt Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, a new award established to recognize the contributions of leading Faculty alumni. More than 40 Faculty of Engineering members were also recognized at the gala for their achievements during the past year.

The Applause & Accolades Awards Gala is organized by the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University to celebrate the many achievements of Faculty members and supporters over the past year. Past recipients of the Faculty of Engineering Leadership Award include Douglas Barber, co-founder and director, Gennum Corporation and John Mayberry, former chairman and CEO of Dofasco.

The gala was held Wednesday,May 3, 2006 at Liuna Station.