--- title: "Tree for Life: An Award Recognizing Engineering Excellence" date: 2018-10-26T16:38:00-04:00 author: Sahar Pakzad canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/news/tree-for-life-an-award-recognizing-engineering-excellence" section: News --- **October 26, 2018** - By sponsoring the Tree for Life Award, presented yearly to a consulting engineering firm that has stood out for its environmental stewardship, BBA is demonstrating its interest to recognize engineering contributions toward developing greener communities. 1. It was in this vein that our president, André Allaire, presented the award to WSP at the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards Gala. “We’re proud to encourage environmental engineering projects,” explains Mr. Allaire. “It’s important for BBA to help promote a culture where the environment features prominently; this includes highlighting the successes of our competitors. The award reinforces our vision of innovation and excelling, which goes far beyond engineering.” WSP was honoured for developing a flywheel energy storage and airfield critical power system at the Vancouver International Airport. ## About BBA BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 2,000 professionals in 30+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed. Sources- Roseline Simard Director - Marketing and Communications +1 450 464-2111 | - [ 29 Jul 2026 Sachin Jari appointed Principal Director & Head of Commercial Strategy and Business Development ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/news/sachin-jari-appointed-principal-director-head-of-commercial-strategy-and-business-development "Sachin Jari appointed Principal Director & Head of Commercial Strategy and Business Development") - [ 02 Jul 2026 Stéphanie Turbide appointed Office Director, Mont-Saint-Hilaire ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/news/stephanie-turbide-appointed-office-director-mont-saint-hilaire "Stéphanie Turbide appointed Office Director, Mont-Saint-Hilaire") - [ 29 Jun 2026 Stéphane Fortin appointed Office Director, Québec City ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/news/stephane-fortin-appointed-office-director-quebec-city "Stéphane Fortin appointed Office Director, Québec City") - [ 19 Jun 2026 Julie Demers appointed Senior Director, Legal Affairs ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/news/julie-demers-appointed-senior-director-legal-affairs "Julie Demers appointed Senior Director, Legal Affairs") [ See all ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/news "Go to News listing page") A sustainable tomorrow that starts today [ Discover our 2022 ESG Report ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/about/social-engagement-2) **October 26, 2018** - By sponsoring the Tree for Life Award, presented yearly to a consulting engineering firm that has stood out for its environmental stewardship, BBA is demonstrating its interest to recognize engineering contributions toward developing greener communities. 1. It was in this vein that our president, André Allaire, presented the award to WSP at the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards Gala. “We’re proud to encourage environmental engineering projects,” explains Mr. Allaire. “It’s important for BBA to help promote a culture where the environment features prominently; this includes highlighting the successes of our competitors. The award reinforces our vision of innovation and excelling, which goes far beyond engineering.” WSP was honoured for developing a flywheel energy storage and airfield critical power system at the Vancouver International Airport. ## About BBA BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 2,000 professionals in 30+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed. Sources- Roseline Simard Director - Marketing and Communications +1 450 464-2111 |