The awards are presented by the Worshipful Company of Engineers through its trust fund, ‘The Engineers Trust’ (www.engineerstrust.org.uk), which supports annual awards and prizes to promote excellence among qualified engineers and those working towards registration as an Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer. Shortlisted candidates for both awards will be invited to present to an award interview panel.
The Baroness Platt of Writtle IEng Award is in its fourth year in its present format and recognises the achievements of outstanding, newly registered Incorporated Engineers (IEng) across all disciplines. The submission deadline is 4 April, 2016, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at the end of April 2016. Full details about award criteria, eligibility and where to send nominations are here.
The Hawley Award is presented for the most outstanding engineering innovation that delivers demonstrable benefit to the environment. Individuals can put themselves forward for the award but must have the support of a supervisor. Entries must be based on work undertaken after graduate or post-graduate degree work and must have at least reached a stage where a prototype or a proof of concept has been developed, with the expectation of commercial implementation. Candidates must be members of a professional engineering institution and within 10 years of starting a professional career as an engineer or scientist in either academia or industry. Full details about award criteria, requirements and how to enter are here.
The submission deadline for the Hawley Award is Monday 18 April, 2016. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in early May 2016. The winners of both awards will be presented with an engraved medal, certificate and cash prize atthe Worshipful Company of Engineers Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner on 19 July, 2016.
