Nominations are now open until 15 May 2020
Nominations for the 2020 Achievement Awards and Apprentice and Technician Awards are now open.
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Thomas Sutherland - 2019 winner
Apprentice of the Year Award
Award for an apprentice on an IET Approved Apprenticeship to recognise individuals who stand out from their peers and have made noteworthy achievements in their area of expertise. Individuals who are role models to others and are passionate about promoting engineering to the world.
Criteria
- The engineering apprentice should be in at least the second year of an IET Approved Apprentice scheme, and making outstanding contributions towards their employer or operational area
- A report and evidence of the contribution and any ambassadorial STEM activities will form part of the nomination.
Jonathan Potter - 2019 winner
Technician of the Year Award
Award for an engineering technician in a technical support role to recognise exceptional engineering contribution to the profession with emphasis on how they have demonstrated commitment to engineering or technology through their technical and professional development.
Criteria
- Evidence of your nominee’s contribution with emphasis on how they has demonstrated outstanding engineering or technical understanding and ability in the workplace, will be needed to complete the nomination
- Nominations are welcome for engineering technicians in supporting roles within the engineering, technology or academic sectors around the world, including United Kingdom MOD civil servants.
WO2 Kay Howells - 2019 winner
Armed Forces Technician of the Year Award
Award for an engineering technician to recognise their exceptional engineering contribution to the profession with emphasis on how they have demonstrated commitment to engineering or technology through their technical and professional development.
Criteria
- Evidence of your nominee’s contribution and of any ambassadorial STEM activities will be needed to complete the nomination
- We welcome nominations for current serving members of the United Kingdom Armed Forces.
Please note: Do not include classified information in the report.
Where possible, please use a personal email address and personal computer to access the nomination platform to prevent problems from military firewalls. If you are still unable to access the nomination platform please contact awards@theiet.org and request a downloadable copy of the form.
Prize
- Trophy
- Certificate
- £1,000
- Two years free IET membership including technician professional registration application fee, when the winner is ready to apply.
Awards ceremony
The shortlisted candidates are invited to The IET Achievement Awards Ceremony in London, held in October each year, where the winner in each category will be announced.
This high profile event will be attended by influential people offering excellent networking opportunities and will provide the attendees an opportunity to raise their profile within the engineering industry.