Jack Young has been eminently successful in the generation and application of new knowledge associated with primary steelmaking operations. With over forty years' experience, he has provided exceptional engineering leadership in simulation modelling and commissioning of numerous steelmaking plants within Canada and abroad. He has coauthored a textbook entitled 'Metallurgical Plant Design' and made significant contributions to the training of engineers in industry as well as engineering students at both McGill and the University of Toronto. Throughout his distinguished career, Young has facilitated knowledge exchange between industry and academia and served as an excellent ambassador for the Engineering Profession. He has received a number of high profile awards from AIME's Iron and Steel Society.