We are excited to announce that entries are now open for the prestigious DfT Special Recognition Awards, which recognise and celebrate organisations and individuals who have gone the extra mile to deliver change in the highways and transport technology sector.
We are extremely proud to host the 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.
Why Enter?
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.
Award Categories:
Best Use of Technology in the Highways and Transportation sector Award – Recognising an organisation or partnership demonstrating the best use of technology within the highways and transportation sector.
Transport Technology Innovation Award – Recognising transformative innovations addressing the evolving demands and future challenges of the highways and transportation sector.
Collaborative Partnership Award (between council(s) and supply chain) – Recognising outstanding partnerships, collaborations, or joint initiatives significantly contributing to the advancement and improvement of the highways and transportation sector.
Net Zero Project of the Year Award – Recognising an outstanding innovation project delivered by an organisation/partnership that has demonstrably contributed to accelerating or reducing the cost of decarbonisation, evidencing a reduction in environmental impacts, managing embedded carbon within construction, and reducing air pollution.
Employer Initiative of the Year Award – Recognising 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.
Highways Apprentice of the Year Award – Celebrating outstanding apprentices who have made significant contributions and a positive impact on their course, workplace, or the wider highways sector during their apprenticeship.
Best of Britain Award – 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.
How to Enter:
Entering the DfT Special Recognition Awards is simple.
1. Prepare Your Entry: Gather all materials, supporting documents, and any relevant media.
2. Complete the Entry Form: Fill out our online entry form with your details and submission information.
3. Submit Your Entry: Submit your completed entry form and all supporting materials by 17:00, Friday 23 August.
Visit our Awards page to view the criteria and guidance on how to enter.
The DfT Special Recognition Awards are open to all.
Please note, shortlisted entries will be required to be represented at the awards ceremony. Public and Private Sector Individual places and Table Host opportunities are still available. Find out more and book here.
Important Dates:
Entry Deadline: Friday 23 August 2024 at 17:00.
Shortlist Announcement: 06 September 2024.
Awards Ceremony: 02 October 2024.
Our Award Sponsors:
Thank you to our 2024 Award Sponsors:
Award Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available:
We have two Award Sponsorship opportunities still available. Find out more and book here.
Stay Tuned!
Make sure to stay posted to our channels as we make further exciting announcements in the coming weeks. Find out who our judges are, hear from our Award Sponsors, and get the latest updates on the Awards by subscribing to our newsletter and following our social pages on LinkedIn and Twitter.
We can’t wait to see your entries and celebrate the people in our sector that have gone the extra mile.
Best of luck to all entrants!