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The Churchill Medal Award

This prestigious award, inherited from the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) has been previously presented to people such as Sir Frank Whittle (Jet Engine), Sir Geoffrey de Havilland (Aircraft), Sir Christopher Cockerell (Hovercraft) and Professor Alan Wells (Wells turbine for wave power).

How to enter

The award is given to an individual or small team for engineering and technical advancement in support of military operations and readiness. 

If you are a Manager or Commanding Officer of a qualifying individual or team, please complete the Churchill Medal Award Nomination Form below (including one diagram or photograph) and email it to churchillmedal@theiet.org.

The deadline for citations is Friday, 23 June 2023.

For more information visit our 'How to enter' page.

2022 award winner

This years Churchill Medal was won by Warrant Officer First Class (Foreman of the Signals) Tom Wilson.
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2020/2021 award winners

British Army Training Unit Suffield Workshop (BATUS) – Electronic Support Group (2020) and Captain Fionidi Parker (REME) and Captain Ian Taylor (REME) (2021).
Go to Churchill Medal Winners 2020 and 2021

2018/2019 award winner

The Forward Mechanical Section of HMS ASTUTE wins prestigious Churchill Medal.
Go to Churchill Medal Winner 2018/19

2017/18 award winner

RAF engineer Chief Technician Peter Wakefield wins prestigious Churchill Medal.
Go to Churchill Medal Winner 2017/18

2016/2017 award winner

Royal Navy Submarine Mechanical Specialists team.
Go to Churchill Medal Winner 2016/17