2 JULY 2026 | LONDON HILTON ON PARK LANE
Celebrating the next generation of civil engineers
New Civil Engineer’s Graduate and Apprentice Awards are designed to recognise and reward the most inspiring civil engineering graduates and apprentices.
The next generation of talent will be rewarded on Thursday 2 July at the NCE Awards in London, when three young professionals will be crowned in front of key industry figures.
Whether you are a graduate, apprentice or a degree apprentice the awards will give you the chance to gain profile-raising experiences which could see you on our shortlist and interviewed face-to-face by our judging panel at the Institution of Civil Engineers’ headquarters at Great George Street in Westminster.
Civil engineering is about more than just structures and infrastructure, it's about connecting and supporting communities. This year’s awards will be asking candidates to not just share their amazing career and work experiences so far, but also describe how our industry can ensure that future infrastructure creates long term social value and inclusivity in design for the communities it serves.
Support your graduates and celebrate the next generation of civil engineers. The NCE Graduate and Apprentice Awards will be an invite only section of the NCE Awards ceremony, recognising the outstanding graduates and apprentices in civil engineering.
The ceremony is only open to judges, VIPs, finalists and sponsors.
Entry criteria
We have three categories available to enter, each with their own set of criteria and key questions for you to complete. Take a look at our list of categories and decide which ones are relevant to your work and achievements.
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.
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Online judging
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Shortlist Announcement
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Reasons to enter
Gain industry recognition early in your career and stand out from your peers
Celebrate your hard work
and get recognition for your contributions to engineering challenges
Boost your career profile and open new opportunities and career progression
Inspire the next generation and share your achievements to motivate others starting out in the industry
Connect with industry leaders
through judging and fellow finalists, building valuable connections that can shape your career
2026 Categories
The NCE Awards Graduate and Apprentice categories 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 2024 and July 2026.
The three categories to enter for 2026 are:
Choose your categories and complete the details below to enter
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 IEng or EngTech qualification via a suitably recognised ICE programme or route.
£ 0.00
Degree Apprentice of the Year
- Current apprentice studying a degree apprenticeship level 4, 5, 6 or 7
- Apprentices should be actively pursuing the IEng or EngTech qualification via a suitably recognised ICE programme or route.
£ 0.00
Graduate of the Year
- Graduated from an undergraduate degree in civil engineering (or related degree) between summer 2023 and summer 2025 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
£ 0.00
FAQs
Hopefully you'll find an answer to your question below. If not, please contact Euan Cleland Orgle on +44(0)20 3953 2202 or via euan.cleland-orgle@emap.com
How can I view the criteria before entering?
To view the criteria, create your account, or login with your email and password used to create your account if you have already done so. Select ‘Enter Now’ against the category you wish to view where the criteria will be displayed. If you wish to start your entry at this point any information you add will be autosaved and you can login to complete the rest of the entry at any time.
How do I log back in to work on my un-submitted entry?
Enter the email address and password that you used when you first started your entry on the log in page, you will then be taken through to your dashboard and will be able to continue your entry.
I am still having trouble entering
Please contact
Euan Cleland Orgle
on
+44(0)20 3953 2202
or via
euan.cleland-orgle@emap.com
and they will be able to help you with your entry.