Both awards recognize activities and contributions of members at the regional and chapter level. Ten (10) points are required for the Regional Award of Merit; Twelve (12) points are required for the Chapter Service Award.

• Recognition is in the form of a certificate
• Nominations are made by delegate from candidate's chapter at the Chapters Regional Conference (CRC)
• An updated ASHRAE Biographical Record and Point Tally Form are required for the Regional Award of Merit and the Chapter Service Award (Available via the Honors and Awards webpage)
• Regional Award of Merit - No Limit on awards per chapter per year in each region
• Chapter Service Award - No Limit on awards per chapter per year in each region

The AL OAKES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE was established in memory of Past-President Al Oakes, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Ottawa Valley Chapter of ASHRAE.

*In the 2014-2015 Chapter Year, this award was renamed as the BAKER-OAKES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, to also recognize the contributions of Past-President Paul Baker to the Chapter.

The award is presented to acknowledge a member's dedication and service to the chapter.

2016-2017*	Steve Moons	2015-2016*	Roderic Potter
2014-2015*	Aaron Dobson	2013-2014	Joel Primeau
2012-2013	Patrick Albert	2011-2012	Mike Swayne
2010-2011	Chris Frauley & Barry Riddell	2009-2010	-
2008-2009	Stephen Lynch	2007-2008	Jason Alexander
2006-2007	-	2005-2006	Imtee Baksh
2004-2005	-	2003-2004	Cynthia Gillis
2002-2003	Tony Doyon	2001-2002	Glenn MacLean
2000-2001	Robert Lefebvre	1999-2000	Cathy Godin
1998-1999	Robert Kilpatrick	1997-1998	Frank Bann
1996-1997	Chris Healey	1995-1996	-
1994-1995	Marc Carriere	1993-1994	Paul Seguin
1992-1993	-	1991-1992	Frank Vaculik
1990-1991	Jim Gregory	1989-1990	Don McKeen
1988-1989	Frank Tipper	1987-1988	Dalton McIntyre
1986-1987	Ray Young	1985-1986	Keith Murfin
1984-1985	Paul Baker	1983-1984	George Carscallen