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We are extremely proud to host the DfT Special Recognition Awards, now in their fifth year, on behalf of the Department for Transport. The Awards were established by the late Steve Berry OBE, the Department for Transport's former Head of Highways Maintenance, Innovation and Resilience, and they are a testament to Steve's legacy, which continues to inspire excellence and progress within the sector.


The Awards are part of our annual Strictly Highways event, taking place from 01-03 October at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. The winners will be announced during the DfT Special Recognition Awards ceremony on the evening of 02 October in the glittering setting of the iconic Ballroom at the Winter Gardens.

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Book a Table or Individual Place at the Awards Ceremony and Dinner here

2024 AWARD CATEGORIES & SHORTLIST

Best Use of Technology in the Highways and Transportation Sector Award


Sponsored by Clearview Intelligence


This award provides recognition to an organisation or partnership demonstrating the best use of technology within the highways and transportation sector.


Shortlist 


  • Milestone Infrastructure in collaboration with Peterborough City Council
  • Durham County Council
  • Highway Care
  • Yunex Traffic
  • WJ Group
  • Aisin RoadTrace
  • VivaCity in collaboration with Transport for West Midlands
  • Sweco in collaboration with ORIS

Transport Technology Innovation Award 


Sponsored by Transport Technology Forum


This award recognises transformative innovations addressing the evolving demands and future challenges of the highways and transportation sector.


Shortlist


  • Aisin RoadTrace
  • Coventry City Council
  • Route Reports
  • ScenePro
  • Sweco in collaboration with ORIS

Highways Apprentice of the Year Award 


Sponsored by Eurovia


This award celebrates outstanding apprentices who have made significant contributions and a positive impact on their course, workplace or the wider highways sector during their apprenticeship. 


Shortlist


  • Aaron Fulton-Johnstone, Metis Consultants
  • Sean Green, Manchester City Council
  • Kizito Brady, Bolton Council
  • Joseph Webster, Transport for West Midlands
  • Benjamin Crossley, Essex Highways
  • Kieran May, A E Yates
  • Jake Prickett, Lancashire County Council

Collaborative Partnership Award (between council(s) and supply chain)


Sponsored by Kiely Bros


This award provides recognition to outstanding partnerships, collaborations, or joint initiatives significantly contributing to the advancement and improvement of the highways and transportation sector.


Shortlist


  • Atkins Realis in collaboration with Buckinghamshire Council and Balfour Beatty Living Places
  • Kier in collaboration with the IPA
  • John Sisk in collaboration with National Highways, Suffolk County Council, Ramboll, Tarmac and Chevron
  • Multevo in collaboration with Shropshire Council
  • KaarbonTech in collaboration with Liverpool City Council and MVIS
  • Cheshire West and Chester Council in collaboration with Colas
  • Metis Consultants in collaboration with the London Borough of Enfield and Tarmac Kier Joint Venture, Norman Rourke Pryme and LDA
  • Clearview Intelligence in collaboration with the Welsh Government, Rennicks, Telensa and W.D.M.
  • Liverpool City Council in collaboration with Colas, Pell Frischmann, Liverpool John Moores University, Proving Services, Bird & Bird, Dowhigh, Huyton Civils, Tarmac, Aberdeen City Council, Newcastle City Council, GAP Hire Solutions and Wessex Live Labs

Net Zero Project of the Year Award 


Sponsored by Redspeed International


This award recognises an outstanding innovation project delivered by an organisation/partnership that has demonstrably contributed to accelerating or reducing the cost of decarbonisation and evidencing a reduction in environmental impacts, managing embedded carbon within construction and reducing air pollution.


Shortlist


  • Milestone Infrastructure in collaboration with Oxfordshire County Council
  • Yunex Traffic
  • East Riding of Yorkshire Council
  • Multipave in collaboration with Lancashire County Council
  • Cheshire West and Chester Council in collaboration with Colas
  • Winvic in collaboration with SEGRO
  • A E Yates in collaboration with National Highways, Amey Consulting, Milestone Infrastructure, DSD, WJ Group, Aggregate Industries, HW Martin, Carnell, McCann and AC Landscapes
  • Sweco in collaboration with ORIS

Employer Initiative of the Year Award 


Sponsored by WJ Group


This award recognises an outstanding initiative that has demonstrably contributed to supporting the retention of employees and/or encouraged new employees into the sector, possibly demonstrating a wider social value impact.


Shortlist


  • Yunex Traffic
  • Kier
  • Amey
  • Colas
  • Highway Care
  • Winvic

Best of Britain Award 


Sponsored by Winvic


Inspired by Will Britain, the founder of LCRIG, this award celebrates a public sector individual working on the Officer or Manager side of a local authority who has gone above and beyond to engage with their local community, improve local services, change local perceptions or play a key part in the sector.


Winner to be announced at the awards ceremony


The DfT Special Recognition Awards are open to all.


Please note that shortlisted entries will be required to be represented at the awards ceremony. 


Dress Code


The dress code for the awards evening is smart / casual. 

Important Dates


Entry Deadline: Friday 23 August 2024 at 17:00.


Shortlist Announcement: Thursday 12 September 2024.


Awards Ceremony: Wednesday 02 October 2024.

Benefits of Entering


Recognition: Reward your team's success and gain recognition from industry peers.


Visibility: Enhance your organisation's profile and increase your brand's visibility.


Validation: Validate hard work and achievements with an esteemed DfT accolade.


Inspiration: Inspire your team and stakeholders by showcasing their accomplishments.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 AWARD SPONSORS: