CIHT Yorkshire & the Humber Awards

CIHT Yorkshire and the Humber celebrates the very best the region offers across the key areas of highways and transportation. They are open to everyone: members and non-members; small and large organisations; public, private and third sector. The Awards recognise the outstanding contribution that good projects and people make to our daily lives.

The winners of the CIHT Yorkshire & the Humber Awards 2024 were announced at the annual awards dinner on Friday 08 November at the Leeds Marriott Hotel. The judging panel were impressed with the high calibre of entries throughout, and the competition was very close. 

The committee would like to thank all of the entrants and a special thanks also goes to Tracsis, Waterman Aspen, Brightly Software, and SWECO for sponsoring the awards this year.

Congratulations to all the winners and runners up.

Award winners 2024

Best Large Highways & Transportation Project 2024 sponsored by Tracsis

Winner: A63 Myton Moving Bridge – Balfour Beatty
Highly Commended: Armley Gyratory – AECOM
Commended: A630 Parkway Widening – Balfour Beatty

Small Project of the Year 2024 sponsored by Waterman Aspen

Winner: Rotherham Motorway Service Area M1 Junction 33 – SCP

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Award 2024 sponsored by CIHT Yorkshire & the Humber

Winner: Halifax Bus Station Redevelopment – AECOM

ED&I initiative of the year - special recognition award

Winner: Building Equality West Yorkshire

Emerging Professional of the Year 2024 sponsored by SWECO

Winner: Omar Ajaz
Highly Commended: Rosie Walker
Highly Commended: Charlene Wortley
Commended: Brad Entwistle 
Commended: Mohamed Gheit
Commended: Sharath

Apprentice of the Year 2024 sponsored by Brightly Software

Winner: Max Burdekin 
Highly Commended: Mathias Salvatico
Commended: Hamza Iqbal

Photos

We are pleased to share a link to the photo set from the evening – these are free to share and download with credit to Joe Outterside photography (Photo JMO): https://photojmo.co.uk/ciht-awards-24 

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The Awards

Entry Deadline: Closed for 2024

Award

How to Enter

Best Large Highways and Transportation Project Award 2024 (projects over £1m)

This award recognises the best large project, study or scheme valued at over £1million completed over the last 24 months within the Yorkshire & the Humber region, i.e. a scheme developed or delivered within the region or a study
based upon an area within the region that illustrates best practice across a range of criteria.

 

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Best Small Highways and Transportation Project Award 2024 (projects under £1m)

This award recognises the best large project, study or scheme valued at under £1million completed over the last 24 months within the Yorkshire & the Humber region, i.e. a scheme developed or delivered within the region or a study
based upon an area within the region that illustrates best practice across a range of criteria.

 

Sponsored by

Environmental Sustainability Award 2024

This Award is to recognise an individual or project that champions environmental sustainability within the region.

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award 2024

This award recognises employers or individuals that have implemented an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiative of merit.

 

Apprentice of the Year Award 2024

This award recognises an apprentice or technician who is an achiever in our industry. Entrants must be a member of CIHT.

 

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Emerging Professional of the Year Award 2024

This award recognises an emerging professional who is an achiever in our industry. Entrants must be a member of CIHT.

 

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Yorkshire & the Humber Award Winners 2023

Best Large Highways & Transportation Project 2023

Winner: East Leeds Orbital Route, submitted by Balfour Beatty
Commended: Halifax Bus Station Redevelopment, submitted by West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Emerging Professional of the Year 2023 sponsored by Tracsis

Winner: Lucy Crann, SCP/RSK
Commended:

  • Mohammed Gheit, SCP
  • Catriona Stamper, Mott MacDonald

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award 2023 sponsored by Waterman Aspen

Winner: SCP/RSK
Highly Commended: Colas

Best Small Highways & Transportation Project 2023 sponsored by Balfour Beatty

Winner: A614 Thorne Road, East Cowick, Embankment Stabilisation, PBS Construction

Apprentice of the Year 2023 sponsored by Brightly Software

Winner: Matt Riley, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Highly Commended:

  • Tanya Das, AECOM
  • Sam North, AECOM
  • Anna Thompson, SCP/RSK

Commended:

  • Jack Cousin, PBS
  • Lewis Demetriou, Bryan G Hall
  • Arjun Rai, National Highways

Environmental Sustainability Award 2023 sponsored by ROD

Winner: Halifax Bus Station, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Special Recognition Award

In 2023, the judges decided to award an additional award for a special recognition submission. The judges felt that the recipient put forward a flawless application and showed outstanding dedication to the Highways and Transportation sector, the work of CIHT in the region and outreach to young people starting out in, and choosing, their careers through significant involvement in STEM activities. 

Winner: Lucy Crann, SCP/RSK, winner of the Emerging professional of the Year 2023


 

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