Applications Open for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Southern Engineering Excellence Awards 2016
As part of its commitment to improving the world through engineering, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has announced that applications are now open for the Southern Engineering Excellence Awards 2016. Companies and individuals from across Hampshire are invited to enter.
The IMechE Engineering Excellence Awards recognise engineering achievements across the south of England. By showcasing the important work that our region's engineers do, these awards help to inform and promote the significant role that engineering plays in today's society. They also help to reinforce and raise standards of professionalism throughout our industry.
This awards scheme recognises and rewards work at all levels, embracing the work of individuals, small businesses and multi-nationals and we encourage businesses of all sizes across the south of England from Kent to Cornwall, to get involved. You do not have to be an IMechE member to do so.
Building on the success of Institution's inaugural awards in 2015, this year there are ten award categories for those operating across the engineering spectrum.
More information on how to apply can be found at the following link:
http://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/Wessex/engineering-excellence-awards-annual-dinner-2016
A black tie awards ceremony will be held at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday the 12 October. More than 500 engineers from across the South are expected to attend.
Wessex Region Chair of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Bob Walsh, said: "The South of England is full of hardworking, dynamic and innovative engineers and these awards will give them the chance to have their stories heard. Last year, initiatives such as carbon masts, innovative water saving solutions and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities were all highlighted, and we can't wait to see what feats of engineering the 2016 awards have in store."
Steve Austin, winner of the 2015 Engineer of the Year award and SC Group's Engineering Director, added: "It was a great honour to be named Engineer of the Year in 2015. Award schemes such as these give a real boost to the companies and individuals highlighted and play an important role in promoting the relevance of engineering in our daily lives and encouraging young people to select it as a career."
Nominees do not need to have any existing allegiance to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or have members working within the company.
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