ASHRAE members who have attained distinction in the fields of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or the allied arts and sciences through invention, research, teaching, design, original work, or as an engineering executive on projects of unusual or important scope. The individual must have made substantial contributions and have been a full grade member in good standing for at least ten years prior to the date of their election.

• Recognition is in the form of a medallion, plaque, and lapel pin
• No limit on number awarded per year
• A completed Fellow Nomination Form, at least two sponsor letters (at least one of whom is an ASHRAE member), and digital photo are required. The Nomination Form is available via the Honors and Awards Webpage.
• Deadline for nomination: December 1

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

In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of our chapter, it was agreed at the March, 1993 meeting of the Board of Governors, that there is a timely need to provide recognition to those long-standing members who have contributed much toward the historical and continuing success of our chapter.

• 2013 - Paul Baker / Frank Bann
• 2008 - Frank Vaculik
• 2003 - Gabriel Laszlo
• 1997 - Dalton McIntyre