Suzelle Barrington was recognized for her significant contributions to the engineering profession through a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. As Professor in Environmental Engineering at McGill University, she produced design criteria acknowledged worldwide, such as earthen wastewater storage facilities and odour-dispersing natural wind breaks. From 2010 to 2014, she held a International Research Chair with l'Université Européene de Bretagne, where she guided and coordinated the research efforts of 4 groups, and successfully introduced new management concepts in organic waste management and gaseous emission control. Finally, she created international opportunities for several Canadian companies.