New MES President Named; BTech Rep, Awards Announced

February 2, 2010

Kyle Heywood, fourth-year mechanical engineering, has been elected the new president of the McMaster Engineering Society (MES).  The announcement was made at the annual MES Fireball Gala on Saturday, January 30 at Carmen's Banquet Centre in Hamilton.  Kyle is currently vice-president external for MES.  He will take on his new responsibilities after the semi-annual general meeting in March.

The first Bachelor of Technology (BTech) representative on the MES Council was also announced at the gala.  It is Kristen Canario, who is a first-year student in the BTech program.

MES award recipients were also announced and are as follows:

Council Appreciation
• Bianca Giacomel
• Alex Aylwin
• Paul Jarzecki

Presidents Award
• Stuart Grodinsky
• Kyle Heywood

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• Jim Morris
• Anne MacDonald
• Mark Reinders

Faculty Appreciation Awards
• Kent Wheeler, Civil Technician in ADL
• Doug Culley, Materials Technician