Dr. Ross Peters has made exceptional contributions and outstanding service to the engineering profession, particularly in Newfoundland and Labrador. He served as the dean of engineering at Memorial University for two terms (1982-1993) and led its engineering programs to be fully accredited and highly regarded across Canada and internationally. He served as the Director of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (1983-84) and Chair of the National Committee of Deans of Engineering and Applied Science (1990-91). He also served with distinction as the President of the Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland (1982-1983). He was one of the initial members and served two terms on the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board, (1986-1997). Dr. Peters has served the engineering profession with outstanding contributions and achievements in engineering education and research.