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The New Civil Engineer Graduate & Apprentice Awards 2022 are designed to recognise and reward the most inspiring UK-based civil engineering graduates and apprentices.
Entries do not require company approval and should be submitted by the graduate/apprentice; however, you will be asked to provide a testimonial from a line manager or mentor.
Entries are welcomed from graduates and apprentices working for UK-based clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers or working in academia who are members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or on an ICE-approved training scheme.
Candidates will be asked to fill in a questionnaire to provide insight into their role in the industry.
The awards recognise candidates that met the qualifying criteria between July 2020 and July 2022.
As part of the 2022 awards, we are seeking candidates to outline their achievements across three key areas – carbon net zero, digital engineering and contribution to the industry.
The three main categories for 2022 are:
Apprentice of the Year
- Current apprentice studying a level 3 technical apprenticeship
- Current apprentice studying a level 4 standalone technical apprenticeship (not year 1 of a degree apprenticeship)
- Apprentices should be actively pursuing the EngTech qualification via a suitably recognised ICE programme or route.
Degree Apprentice of the Year
- Current apprentice studying a degree apprenticeship level 4, 5, 6 or 7
- Apprentices should be actively pursuing the EngTech qualification via a suitably recognised ICE programme or route.
Graduate of the Year
- Graduated from an undergraduate degree in civil engineering (or related degree) between summer 20 and summer 2022 and be in their first post graduate role and training towards CEng or IEng qualification via an ICE-approved training programme
- Works in the technical field of civil engineering and construction
Also returning for 2022 are three special awards focusing on the outstanding impact of a graduate or apprentice in one of three areas. Candidates do not need to complete a separate entry for these categories as the winners are selected from the shortlist based on the content of their existing entry.
Outstanding Contribution to Carbon Net Zero
- Judges will be looking for a clear example of where you have played a part in creating a significant change, impact or influence on the industry achieving net zero in the industry.
Outstanding Contribution to Digital Engineering
- Judges will be looking for a clear example of where you have played a part in creating a significant change, impact, or influence towards introducing or embracing digital engineering and its benefits.
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
- Judges will be looking for a clear example of where you have played a part in creating a significant change, impact or influence on the industry’s legacy, diversity or future opportunities for young people, for example through STEM activities.