The CIBSE Young Engineer Awards 2024 once again shined a spotlight on the brightest and best emerging talent in building services engineering. Held annually, these prestigious awards recognise exceptional young engineers, as well as the employers who nurture and support the next generation of industry leaders. The event gathered a vibrant audience of professionals who celebrated innovation, talent and the future of the industry.
This year's winners exemplify dedication, creativity and technical excellence across multiple categories:
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CIBSE Undergraduate of the Year 2024: Karolina Prusicka, studying Architectural Engineering at the University of Sheffield
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CIBSE Apprentice of the Year 2024:
- Level 3-4: Taylor McLaughlin, an Apprentice HVAC Service & Maintenance Engineer at CubicWorks
- Level 5-7: Dan Robins, Senior Trainee at AECOM
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CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year 2024:
- 1st place: Helen Meutermans from AtkinsRealis
- 2nd place: Zoe Dickson from SSE Energy Solutions
- 3rd place: Ikechukwu Umeokoli from AtkinsRealis
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CIBSE Employer of the Year 2024:
- Small category and overall winner: SI Sealy & Associates
- Medium category: ChapmanBDSP
- Large category: AtkinsRealis
Simon Steed, Chair of the Employer of the Year judging panel, remarked: “This year, size was no obstacle to innovative ideas and the support provided to young engineers. The evidence presented was clear, with passionate statements from young engineers about the help, support, and encouragement they received from their employers.”
Key themes from this year's employer entries included:
- A focus on digital learning and skills development.
- Proactive, top-down training and support initiatives.
- A strong emphasis on wellbeing, including neurodiversity and gender support.
- Active community engagement, with many companies working closely with schools.
- Expanding support for career progression from apprenticeships to director-level roles.
- Recognition and reward schemes designed to foster professional growth.
CIBSE extends heartfelt congratulations to all winners and participants for their outstanding contributions to the field of building services engineering. These awards underscore the importance of investing in young talent and celebrating the employers that help shape future leaders.
