In presenting the award, Plumbing & Mechanical Advisory Council (PMAC) Chair Kevin Ernst (OS&B) stated, "this unique award and honour is bestowed to those in our industry who share their knowledge and expertise in developing safer plumbing codes and standards. Sidney follows Joe’s example and has been a key leader for the regulatory and policy development, codes and standards development; participating on both the plumbing and gas side for the last two decades. Sidney has led CACP with obvious passion and vision. He has been a visionary, and a steady and reasonable chair under which CACP has benefited and grown…”
In his acceptance speech, Sidney noted that the award was the result of the dedication of many people in the room from differing points of view, who he has had the honour and delight of working with over the last decade.
In special recognition for the award, Carey Larose, retired CACP member, retired Chief Plumbing & Gas Administrator, Alberta Municipal Affairs & Safety Services and the 2006 JKS Award winner, sent a note of congratulation:
"…I am very pleased that you are maintaining the Alberta tradition with your participation with the Plumbing and Gas Industry to promote advancement and development of equipment standards and installation codes…”
The award was established by the CIPH Board of Directors in November 2000 to honour Joe Seidner, the first recipient and an industry leader and friend of CIPH. Seidner passed away in 2003 at the age of 96.