1. Uniqueness and/or Innovative Applications of New or Existing Techniques – 20%

• Does the entry demonstrate use of a new science or breakthrough in the general knowledge of engineering?

• Does the entry represent a unique application of new or existing technology, techniques, materials or equipment?

2. Future Value to the Engineering Profession and Perception by the Public – 20%

• Will the entry redefine current engineering thinking?

• Does the entry advance a positive public image of engineering excellence?

3. Social, Economic and Sustainable Development Considerations – 20%

• Do the solutions identified produce secondary benefits of value to the community environment?

• Does the entrant’s approach provide society with social, economic, or sustainable development benefits?

• Does the entrant’s contribution to the project improve the health, safety or welfare of the public or affected environment?

4. Complexity – 20%

• Did the entry successfully address highly complex criteria or unique problems?

• Were extraordinary problems of site, location, hazardous conditions, project requirements, or similar elements present?

• Did the entry require the use of out-of-the-ordinary technology or ingenuity for achievement of the project’s goals?

5. Successful Fulfillment of Client/Owner Needs – 20%

• Did the engineer or entrant successfully engage the client/owner in the overall project

  development process?

• Was it an economical and cost-effective solution?

• How did the final cost relate to the original budget estimate?

• How closely does the entrant’s solution meet the total goals of the client/owner?

• Did the entrant meet the client’s time schedule?