Water projects dominate the 2025 awards shortlist in Yorkshire and Humber

Judges of the 2025 Yorkshire and Humber Civil Engineering Awards had their work cut out as they set out to shortlist a record number of projects.

Twenty engineering projects from across the region have been shortlisted in the awards with over half belonging to the water sector. They range from sewage spill reduction programmes and fish pass solutions to sustainable drainage systems and reservoir safety improvements.

The annual awards, now in their 70th year, aim to celebrate the abundance of civil engineering talent and expertise that exists across the region.

It’s an opportunity to shine a light on outstanding projects and individuals and recognise hard work in the profession.

The award categories

• Smeaton Award, for projects costing under £5 million
• Centenary Award, for projects costing more than £5 million
• Sir John Fowler Award, for studies and research
• Net Zero Award, for projects that set new standards in lowering the carbon footprint of projects in Yorkshire and Humber
• STEM Ambassador of the Year Award, for individuals who have inspired the next generation of civil engineers in the most innovative and engaging way

Awards ceremony

The winners will be announced on the evening of 13 March at a gala dinner and awards ceremony taking place for the first time in Hull, at the Doubletree by Hilton.

Guests will be joined by the ICE’s 160th President Professor Jim Hall as part of his presidential visit to the region.

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Spencer Group is sponsoring the 2025 gala dinner and awards evening. The drinks reception is sponsored by GRAHAM.

The 2025 shortlist

Smeaton Award, sponsored by Waterman Aspen

• Bridge 27 Renewal
• Worsbrough Reservoir
• SSRP Cricket Inn Crescent
• Dishforth STW P-Removal with Electrocoagulation
• TRU - East of Leeds Osmondthorpe Lane Underbridge 18m 0682yds / TRUe ch 29592m
• Don Regulators – Meadowgate
• Wansford Bridges Strengthening
• Living With Water Bilton School
• A63 Welton Road Junction Improvement, Brough

Centenary Award, sponsored by Hinko

• Storm Spill Reduction Programme
• Harton Service Reservoir
• Dewsbury WWTW Upgrade Project
• Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 2 (“LFAS2”)
• Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS)
• A63 Myton Moving Bridge Refurbishment
• Sheffield Road & Maltby Active Travel Scheme
• Tommy Taylor Footbridge

Net Zero Award, sponsored by Mason Clarke Associates

• Killinghall Sewage Treatment Works WINEP Compliance

Sir John Fowler Award

• Yorkshire Water Storm Spill Reduction Programme
• Sheffield Active Travel: Championing ED&I in Active Travel Research

STEM Ambassador of the Year Award, sponsored by MHB Consultants

• Aida Yousefabadi
• James Rawlin
• Mohamed Gheit
• Samuel Clarke

Check out the 2024 award winners