Since 1947, the Ontario Professional Engineers Awards (OPEA) have been given to professional engineers in Ontario who have made outstanding contributions to their profession and their community.

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Avro Arrow and the 100th anniversary of the Silver Dart, this year the OPEA celebrated Canadian Aeronautical Engineering accomplishments.

Lloyd McCoomb, President and CEO of the GTAA, was named as one of the recipients of the Management Award. Mr. McCoomb was recognized for his leadership and management of the planning, design and construction of the $4.4 billion redevelopment program at Toronto Pearson.

As the Vice President of Planning and Development during this program, Mr. McCoomb faced the challenges of designing for the future needs of the airport while dealing with the current realities which included the 9/11 tragedy and the movement of more than 30 million passengers. This was accomplished with a solidly shared vision, great flexibility and creative thinking.

Now at the helm of the GTAA Mr. McCoomb has led the organization through the development of a five year strategic plan focused on competitiveness, gateway development and corporate sustainability.