The Safety and Resilience Awards celebrate excellence in engineering by recognising individuals and organisations that demonstrate outstanding achievements in safety and resilience. The awards highlight exemplary projects, innovative practices, and professional leadership that contribute to the industry's standards and practices.
Shortlisted entries will enter SOE’s archives as a case study or article leaving a reference to future engineers.
For individual engineers, winning or being shortlisted for the SOE awards can elevate their profile in the sector. Those entering will have their work recognised with press coverage and media highlights featured across the SOE networks.
All shortlisted entries will be invited to the awards in October which is an opportunity for networking with industry professionals and peers.
Individual award categories:
Helix award
The Helix title honours organisations or leaders who have shown resilience during challenging times. Entries should showcase examples of flexibility, agility, adaptability, and resilience in the face of internal or industry challenges.
Judges seek a clear breakdown of the challenge, the steps taken to overcome it, how the crisis was navigated, and the positive impact of the measures implemented.
Environmental Engineer of the Year
This award is open to all disciplines of engineering and environmental industries. Entries should demonstrate their contribution to sustainable development by building a sustainable society, exercising responsible judgment and professional leadership, adhering to and challenging legislation and codes of practice, efficiently using resources, collaborating on sustainability challenges, and minimising adverse impacts while maximising benefits to society and the environment.
Road Transport Engineer of the Year
This award is open to professionals in the heavy goods vehicle or bus & coach industry who excel in problem-solving, vehicle safety, and inspection. Candidates should have technical and regulatory knowledge, and be multi-skilled in electrical, mechanical, diagnostics and inspection. These experts take preventive measures to ensure the safety of vehicles, drivers, and the public.
Plant Engineer of the Year
This award honours plant engineers who have made contributions to plant, services, or facilities engineering. Entries should demonstrate how the candidate improved the maintenance and operational efficiency of fixed or mobile machine assets, ensuring they meet exacting safety standards and perform at their best throughout their operational life.
Engineer Surveyor of the Year
This award celebrates engineer surveyors who promote a strong health and safety culture in the workplace. Entries should showcase the candidate’s professional approach in conducting inspections of various plant and equipment within their discipline (lift & crane, pressure mechanical, LEV, power press). Candidates should also demonstrate their expertise in preparing and submitting detailed examination reports and assisting clients in complying with essential health and safety legislation.
Safety Specialist of the Year
The Safety Specialist Award honours individuals who excel in safety initiatives, innovation, invention, or leadership. Entrants must demonstrate professionalism in preventing safety incidents and delivering measurable safety improvements, whether within their company or across their industry.
More information is available here.
