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.
The winner is awarded the Tony Chapman Medal and a £1,000 cash prize. The winner is also put forward as ICE’s nominee for the Baroness Platt of Writtle Award.
The Baroness Platt of Writtle Award honours exceptional engineering achievement in individuals who attained IEng registration in the preceding calendar year. Sponsored by the WCE Charitable Trust, Dulverton Trust, and Engineering Council, it celebrates the legacy of Emeritus, The Baroness Platt of Writtle CBE FREng and her advocacy for Incorporated Engineers. The winner receives a medal and £1,000.
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.
The Tony Chapman Award is one of the most respected honours for Incorporated Engineers within the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Finalists are nominated by reviewers for their outstanding attributes, active involvement in ICE initiatives, and contributions to the advancement of the profession. From this pool, a judging panel selects three individuals to attend a final interview round.
During the final assessment, the candidates presented their professional reports to a panel of industry experts and an audience of peers. The session featured a dynamic and insightful Q&A, allowing each finalist to showcase their passion, technical knowledge, and leadership potential.
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 spring.
- 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.
2025 winner
Tarisiro Anesu Fundira, 2025 winner
Tarisiro Anesu Fundira has been named the winner of the Tony Chapman Medal, awarded annually to the top candidate in the Incorporated Professional Review (IPR). The award recognises exceptional performance, insight, and professionalism in early-career civil engineers.
Fundira emerged victorious, clinching the award following a final presentation and Q&A session at ICE’s headquarters in London. He was shortlisted alongside two other outstanding candidates, all of whom had demonstrated excellence in their IPR submissions over the past year.
As the 2025 medal recipient, Fundira receives a £1,000 prize and a commemorative medal recognising his achievement.
This is exciting news!
I am thankful to God, who has honoured me with this award. I’m grateful that through the gift of problem-solving, He was able to use my skills in engineering to positively impact people and the planet.
To be recognised for it is something special. I hope this inspires more engineers who look like me to know that anything is possible.
Judge's view
The standard of nominations was exceptionally high and the three short listed candidates in the Tony Chapman medal interviews were excellent and will be true ambassadors for the ICE.
However, Tari showed a real passion for engineering particularly linking how his engineering work and projects connect people, how they make a difference, how they change lives. He displayed his dedication and drive to increase diversity within civil engineering and to learn from others.
He knows what makes a good civil engineer and how civil engineers can shape the world through creativity, problem solving and inclusion. Tari has already made a impact in civil engineer and has a great career ahead. He was a very worthy winner of the Tony Chapman medal.
Previous winners
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