The Royal Academy of Engineering today announced the Judging Panel and next steps for the Queen Elizabeth International Engineering prize (launched by David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Milliband in November last year).
Reiterating his strong support for the prize, ICE President Richard Coackley said:
"This prize will highlight the cornerstone that engineers represent in delivering a better world for society to enjoy. It is further evidence that the importance of engineering to our society - particularly in driving economic growth - is recognised not only by the Government, but across the political spectrum. We hope this prize will excite and inspire the next generation of engineers and encourage them to look at engineering as the ‘career of choice’ – one that truly carries the potential to change the world.”
The £1 million prize, which was announced in November last year, is now open to nominations for engineers from across the world who have achieved the greatest advancement for the benefit of humanity through their profession.
The judging panel consists of 14 leading figures from across science and engineering, including civil engineer Paul Westbury (CEO, Buro Happold) who has most recently been working on the London Olympic Stadium.
The winners are set to be announced later this year and the inaugural prize will be awarded in spring 2013.