The winner of each award category will be revealed during a live awards ceremony at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on 30 September 2022.
The judging panel for the ICE Wales Cymru 2022 Annual Awards has announced the list of shortlisted projects for each category.
The awards showcase the outstanding work done by civil engineers from across the region over the previous year.
This year, the winners will be revealed during a live awards ceremony at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on 30 September 2022.
There are five award categories, each with its own criteria and focus.
The George Gibby Award
Presented to the best example of outstanding design and construction of a project costing more than £5 million.
This award honours the highly respected ICE member George H Gibby (1923-2010), who originally proposed the idea of an awards scheme to celebrate civil engineering.
Shortlisted projects
- A465 Heads of the Valleys Section 2 Gilwern to Brynmawr
Submitted by Costain
Key Partners: Welsh Government, Arcadis, Jacobs and Atkins
- A487 Caernarfon and Bontnewydd Bypass
Submitted by Main Contractor Jones Bros
Key Partners: Welsh Government, WSP, Arcadis and Ramboll
- Swansea West Pier
Submitted by Mott Macdonald
Key Partners: ABP and John Graham Construction
The Roy Edwards Award
Presented to the best example of outstanding design and construction of a project costing less than £5 million.
This award was named after Colonel Roy Edwards, the longest serving member of the South Wales Association committee and first territorial member of the institution’s council (1949-54).
Shortlisted projects
- A55 Junction 19 Glan Conwy Interchange
Submitted by WSP
Key Partners: North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, Jones Bros and Welsh Government
- Ely Bridge Tree Catcher
Submitted by ARUP
Key Partners: National Resources Wales, Knights Brown and Binnies
- Black Bridge – A Ground-Breaking Bridge Lift
Submitted by AMCO GIFFEN
Key Partners: Network Rail and Tony Gee and Partners
- Colomendy Industrial Estate Expansion
Submitted by Jones Bros
Key Partners: Denbighshire County Council and R Arwel Davies, Denbighshire
- Llanycil Improvements
Submitted by Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
Key Partners: North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, YGC (Gwynedd) and Dywidag
- Mill Lane
Submitted by Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
Key Partners: Isle of Anglesey County Council and WaterCo, Ruthin
The Bill Ward Sustainability Award
Presented to the project which best demonstrates the principles of sustainability, including social, economic and environmental benefits of the project during delivery and upon completion.
Shortlisted projects
- A487 Caernarfon and Bontnewydd Bypass
Submitted by Jones Bros
Key Partners: Welsh Government, WSP, Arcadis and Ramboll
- Ely Bridge Tree Catcher
Submitted by ARUP
Key Partners: National Resources Wales, Knights Brown and Binnies
- Burry Port Harbour Improvement
Submitted by Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
Key Partners: Carmarthenshire County Council, Atkins and CADW
The Alun Griffiths Award for Community Engagement
Presented to an individual or organisation who has demonstrated standards of excellence in engagement with the local community in the planning, design, project management and construction of any project.
The award considers and places emphasis on all aspects of social, economic and ecological matters to ensure future sustainability and wellbeing.
Shortlisted projects
- A487 Caernarfon and Bontnewydd Bypass
Submitted by Jones Bros
Key Partners: Welsh Government, WSP, Arcadis and Ramboll
- Colomendy Industrial Estate Expansion
Submitted by Jones Bros
Key Partners: Denbighshire County Council and R Arwel Davies, Denbighshire
The Chair's Special Award
Presented to any individual or project that has demonstrated exceptional skill and expertise or made an exceptional contribution to the profession.
At its absolute discretion, the judging panel may recommend the ICE Wales Cymru chair that a shortlisted project be presented with this award.
The ICE Wales Cymru Chair may accept or reject any recommendation made to them at their own discretion.
This award will be announced at the awards’ gala dinner.
