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

Ng will be presented with the McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Leadership Award in recognition of his continued support of the Faculty and its many initiatives. Pley will be 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 will also be 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 will be held Wednesday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at Liuna Station, 360 James Street North, with tickets priced at $125 per person, $1,000 per table of eight. Phone 905-525-9140, ext. 27926 for reservations.