Unveiled at a ceremony in Birmingham’s science museum earlier this month (17th October) the awards welcomed over 70 professionals and senior decision makers from a wide range of sectors.
Setting the scene for this year’s awards during his opening keynote SOE chair Howard Seymour said: “By celebrating excellence in these areas, the SOE Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards not only play a role by recognising their achievements, but they also act as a key identifier and focal point for improving future delivery, by achieving safer and more resilient sustainable engineering practices.”
SOE’s Executive Director Emma Thompson also celebrated the work of the professional engineers and innovative engineering businesses with which the SOE engages: “What lies at the heart of SOE is not just a commitment to standards or best practices…but a dedication to empowering the people behind these roles. It’s the engineers and technicians responsible for maintenance, operations, and safety who bring expertise, passion, and purpose to their work every single day.”
The event concluded with a closing keynote from SOE membership and Professional Standards Lead, Robin Bates who announced the launch of the society’s new mentoring scheme. “ This platform will connect engineers at all stages of their careers, enabling the exchange of knowledge, experience, and support,” he said. “It offers our members a valuable opportunity to engage, learn, and grow—both personally and professionally.”
This year’s winners
Environmental Engineer of the Year - Fuk Hung Wong CEng CEnv FSOE FIPlantE, Majestic Engineering Company Limited
Road Transport Engineer of the Year - Peter Collins AMSOE MIRTE, Stagecoach
Plant Engineer of the Year - Dr Bishnujee Singh FSOE FIPlantE, Cayley Aerospace Inc.
Engineer Surveyor of the Year - Peter Jacobs EngTech MSOE MBES, Zurich Engineering
Future Leader - Flavia Popescu FAPM CMgr FCMI EngTech Babcock International Group
Safety Specialist of the Year - Dr Veera Kumar Mohan CEng MSOE MIPlantE Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute
Volunteer of the Year was shared by:
Mike Ponsonby MSOE MIPlantE MIRTE M. J. Ponsonby Ltd
George Haywood EngTech FSOE FIRTE, AO
SOE Region of the Year went to IRTE Ireland North.
Engineering Company of the Year - Bureau Technical Inspection Services
Safety Innovation of the Year - Roller Brake Test Accreditation
People Development Champion - Stagecoach East
Helix award (celebrating resilience during times of adversity) - Flavia Popescu
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