The Tony Chapman Medal raises awareness about the accomplishments of recently certified Incorporated Engineers and the role that they play. Awarded annually to the most outstanding candidate of the Member Professional Review (MPR), it was first presented in 2012
This Medal commemorates Tony Chapman, a notable ICE Reviewer and member of Council, acknowledging his substantial contribution to elevating the recognition of Incorporated Members.
It celebrates the exceptional performance of a newly qualified Incorporated Engineer in an Incorporated Professional Review. This opportunity is available to all candidates who have successfully completed their Review in the year prior to the medal's presentation.
Winners are awarded the Tony Chapman Medal and a £1,000 cash prize. The winner is also put forward as ICE’s nominee for Baroness.
Who was Tony Chapman?
Tony Chapman (1948-2004) worked hard to promote ICE incorporated members. He was a member of the ICE Council, Finance Committee and Professional Development Committee. He also chaired the Building Committee.
Tony was also a Chairman of the Board of Incorporated Engineers and Technicians, and played an important role when it was integrated into ICE. He was also an ICE reviewer.
Nomination process
Reviewers nominate candidates who have exhibited a passion and enthusiasm for civil engineering during their Incorporated Professional Review, demonstrated an ongoing participation in ICE activities, enhanced the profession of civil engineering and been outstanding in all the attributes.
The candidate must not hold a qualification eligible for CEng status.
- Three finalists are selected by the Awards Panel, in January of each year, from those nominated.
- The finalists are invited to present their professional review report to a judging panel followed by a question and answer session, which takes place in February.
- The winner of the Tony Chapman Medal is announced on the day, receives the Tony Chapman Medal and £1,000 and is invited to receive their Medal at the ICE Annual Awards Ceremony.
2024 winner
Chinwe Odili, 2024 winner
The Tony Chapman Medal panel is delighted to announce that Chinwe Odili was chosen as this year's winner.
Chinwe works as an offshore structural engineer and project manager at Kent.
This medal commemorates Tony Chapman, a celebrated council member of ICE who worked tirelessly throughout his career to raise the profile of its members. It is a huge privilege therefore to have been selected to receive an award that bears his name.
Being just a small part of this professional engineering institution, which has advocated for civil engineers and those working in infrastructure for over two centuries means a great deal to me and I hope that I am able to contribute towards its ongoing successes.
My whole career leading up to this point has been underpinned by the close support of those around me and I want to take this opportunity to recognise those who have supported me along the way – my family, my colleagues, my teachers and my employers, in particular Kent who continue to support my development and provide me with the opportunities to make a real impact and serve the world around us.
Judge's view
The Tony Chapman Award judges were very impressed by Chinwe’s enthusiasm for civil engineering. She exuded competence, confidence and commitment to her work explaining the complexities of offshore design with a passion and determination to make things better.
Chinwe has excellent communication skills and it was a delight to listen to her and discuss the projects she had worked upon. She fully demonstrated her ability to explain the design, construction and contractual aspects of her work and is clearly a very good incorporated civil engineer.
Chinwe is a committed member of ICE and keen on helping young females enter the profession especially from deprived areas, she is involved in STEM activities, and has spoken to an All Party Parliamentary Group on these matters. Chinwe is a great example to inspire the next generation of young civil engineers, and is worthy winner of the Tony Chapman Award and a great ambassador the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Previous winners
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