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The prestigious annual CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year Award is one of the industry's most sought-after accolades and is back for its 30th Year. We are searching for determined graduates in the industry to share their stories.
Applicants must have completed their graduation within the past two years.
First Place
This years winner will enjoy a fully paid for trip to the ASHRAE Conference. The ASHRAE Conference 2026 will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Second Place
£600 cash prize
Third Place
£300 cash prize provided
What happens after I submit my entry:
The overall winner and runners up will be decided at the final that will take place during the afternoon and evening of Thursday 9 October 2025 at University of London Senate House, where the shortlisted graduates will each present a 5 minute presentation on a relevant topic (that will be provided to the finalists in September). The presentations will be made to a live audience (include the judging panel) in an auditorium.
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CIBSE Patrons (Employer of the Year)
CIBSE Patrons is a network of businesses who collaborate to give financial, technical and moral backing to a wide range of initiatives led by CIBSE. Members include consulting engineering practices, manufacturers, contractors, and trade bodies. The Patrons’ primary focus is on ‘nurturing talent’: they support a wide range of initiatives designed to attract, encourage and improve the recruitment, development, training and retention of engineers on behalf of the industry at large. This support ranges from the production of careers booklets, to the sponsorship of bursaries, and to their growing role as lead supporter of the CIBSE Young Engineers Awards.
Swegon (Graduate of the Year)
At Swegon, we believe that indoor environments should make people feel good within the spaces where they spend their time – and feel good within themselves. After all, around 90% of our time is spent indoors. It’s no exaggeration to say that our health, happiness and performance depend on it…. Which is why we engineer HVAC products that are not only highly energy efficient but also easy to combine into systems.
We do it to bring ambitious solutions to life, so that all stakeholders can enjoy the benefits of sustainable buildings. It’s also why Swegon products are designed to be easy to install and commission. And why they are built to last – because good health, happiness and performance should always be a long-term investment.
A true partner, we take responsibility for our role in every project and work to minimise lifecycle costs, reduce complexity and provide competent support – from project start to finish, and beyond. All to help deliver a flexible, health and safe HVAC solution that works exactly as desired. Every time.
Add it all up, and you get indoor environments that let people be at their best, today and tomorrow!
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BCIA
The Building Controls Industry Association is the UK's only association specifically for the building controls and automation sector. In addition to helping shape policy and legislation, the association drives quality standards through industry-leading training provision, raises awareness of how building controls can improve building performance, occupant well-being and help building owners net zero, and represents the industry's interests while supporting members and their employees.
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