Toronto – (May 13, 2019) – Recognized as a dedicated volunteer and influential force within the engineering profession, John Glover, P.Eng., FEC, of Toronto, has been named an Officer of the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Order of Honour. He was inducted into the Order at a gala in Toronto on May 3.
Since his induction into the Order of Honour as a Member in 2002, Glover has continued to demonstrate significant service to the profession, both at the chapter and provincial levels. As a member of the East Toronto Chapter executive, where he served as chair and vice-chair, he helped organize over 100 seminars, more than 30 technical or social tours, many chapter licence certificate ceremonies and several annual general meetings.
At the provincial level, Glover has volunteered on the Chapter Boundary Task Force and as moderator for PEO town hall meetings and Council election debates. He was also a member of the planning committee for the annual Engineering Innovations Forum.
Glover provides guidance and mentoring for new volunteers, encouraging people to step into roles and helping them grow as people and engineers.
“That has been my most rewarding volunteer experience,” he says. “Watching new board members take on more responsibility and widen the scope of chapter activities.”
The Order of Honour pays tribute to individuals who have rendered conspicuous service to the engineering profession. The rank of Officer is bestowed upon those who have served the profession for many years and whose sustained leadership has contributed greatly to its operation or improvement in its status.
About Professional Engineers Ontario
Under the authority of the Professional Engineers Act, PEO governs over 87,500 licence and certificate holders and regulates professional engineering in Ontario. PEO’s mission is to regulate and advance the practice of engineering to protect the public interest. Its vision is to be the trusted leader in professional selfregulation. Professional engineering safeguards life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare and the environment. Professional engineers can be identified by the P.Eng. after their names. Holders of limited licences can be identified by LEL or LET after their names.
For additional information or interviews, please contact:
Duff McCutcheon, Manager, Communications
Tel: 416-840-1068; 800-339-3716, ext.1068;
Cell: 416-797-8175
Email: [email protected]