Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2015
• Invested on: February 12, 2016

For her contributions to water stewardship and the advancement of women in engineering.

Kim Sturgess is a driver of innovation and sustainability. After a successful career as an engineer and entrepreneur, she combined her industry experience with her passion for the environment, and founded Alberta WaterSMART. As CEO, she is helping industry and government to better manage water by developing new and collaborative approaches to sustainable use and distribution of water. In addition, she has helped pave the way for women in engineering as a trailblazer and mentor, and has lent her expertise to numerous scientific, non-profit and professional organizations.