Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2003
• Invested on: May 14, 2004

Lloyd McGinnis has devoted over 40 years to enhancing Canada's reputation for engineering excellence. His leadership and vision were instrumental in transforming Wardrop Engineering Limited into an international consulting firm. In collaboration with Rotary International, he identified essential needs in developing countries and raised funds to finance projects to improve living conditions. Currently chief executive officer of the ISIS Canada Research Network, he is dedicated to revolutionizing the design of civil engineering structures. For his contributions at the international level, he is the recipient of the United Nations 50th Anniversary Global Citizen Award.