We are proud to announce the sponsors for this year’s DfT Special Recognition Awards, each aligned with our commitment to driving innovation and collaboration in the highways sector. Taking place at the iconic Winter Gardens, Blackpool during the Strictly Highways event on the evening of 02 October 2024, the awards recognise outstanding achievements and encourage continuous improvement across the sector.
Award Categories and Their Sponsors:
Best of Britain – Sponsored by Winvic
“Winvic is proud to sponsor the ‘Best of Britain’ award, celebrating a public sector individual 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. This award embodies many of the attributes that Winvic instils in our people, such as a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and community engagement. We believe it is important to celebrate those who have strived to put highways at the heart of community delivery and inspire continuous improvement within the sector. We recognise Strictly Highways as a key event in the highways calendar and look forward to working collaboratively with a community of like-minded partners, and demonstrating how we can add value to the sector.”
Best Use of Technology – Sponsored by Clearview Intelligence
“We at Clearview Intelligence are proud to sponsor the ‘Best Use of Technology’ award. This award category perfectly aligns with our commitment to innovation and excellence in the ITS sector. By recognising and celebrating groundbreaking technical advancements, we underscore our belief that data and technology are key to improving road and route safety. Our sponsorship of these awards is driven by our dedication to fostering a culture of excellence within the industry. We believe that acknowledging and rewarding the best use of technology encourages continuous improvement and inspires further advancements in the field. Our ongoing involvement with Strictly Highways provides a vital platform for industry professionals to exchange ideas, share best practices, and celebrate achievements. We are excited to be part of this collaborative effort and look forward to witnessing the innovative solutions that emerge from our collective dedication to progress.”
Collaborative Partnership Award – Sponsored by Kiely Bros
“Kiely Bros are delighted to be attending and supporting Strictly Highways again this year for its return to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. This year we are sponsoring the ‘Collaborative Partnership’ award, which is something we feel incredibly passionate about. Delivering highway maintenance for local authorities involves an enormous amount of communication, planning and effort from both parties and so it’s only right that such workmanship gets recognised. We take pride in our collaborative approach with our clients and supporting Strictly Highways gives us a fantastic opportunity to build on existing relations as well as create new ones. We’re thoroughly looking forward to another fantastic event!”
Net Zero Project of the Year – Sponsored by RedSpeed
“Throughout 2023 and 2024, Redspeed have been making big moves to reduce CO2, including moving to new green-friendly premises, upgrading our fleet to hybrids and fully electric vehicles, and overall making our processes more efficient to eliminate unnecessary carbon output. We’re proud to sponsor the ‘Net Zero Project of the Year’ award as we understand how important it is to reduce the environmental impact of CO2 emissions and fight the climate crisis for our future generations. We support LCRIG and Strictly Highways to help us connect with industry leaders to create positive change throughout the local roads network by using our latest technology. We look forward to connecting with like-minded businesses to enhance road safety as it also gives us the opportunity to learn and develop as a business and allows us to support others in making the roads safer for everyone.”
Each sponsor has a unique perspective on the significance of their sponsored category, aligning with their ongoing commitment to the highways community. These partnerships highlight the collective effort to drive progress and innovation within the sector.
Stay tuned for next week when we will introduce our sponsors for the Employer Initiative of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, and Transport Technology Innovation awards.
About the Awards
The esteemed awards recognise and celebrate organisations and individuals who have gone the extra mile to deliver change in the highways and transport technology sector. Established by the late Steve Berry OBE, the Department for Transport’s former Head of Highways Maintenance, Innovation and Resilience, the awards are a testament to Steve’s legacy, which continues to inspire excellence and progress within the sector.
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.
Don’t Miss Your Chance To Enter
There’s still time to submit your entry and recognise the outstanding achievements of colleagues, projects and initiatives. The entry deadline is 23 August 2024, at 17:00. Find out more and enter here.
Join Us at Strictly Highways
Public Sector delegate places are still available for Strictly Highways 2024. This event is not just an awards ceremony but a comprehensive, CPD-accredited, conference offering invaluable networking opportunities, and discussions which delve into key industry topics such as innovation, collaboration, skills and sustainability. For more information and to secure your place today, visit Strictly Highways 2024.