As we approach the exciting announcement of this year’s DfT Special Recognition Awards shortlist, we are proud and thankful for the overwhelming response to the call for entries. This year has set a new record for the number of submissions, reflecting the broad spectrum of innovation and commitment across the sector.
We are immensely proud of the diverse range of entries from various organisations and collaborations, which include:
- Atkins Realis
- A E Yates
- Aberdeen City Council
- AC Landscapes
- Aggregate Industries
- Aisin
- Amey
- Associated Asphalt
- Balfour Beatty
- Balfour Beatty Living Places
- Bird and Bird
- Black Country Transport
- Bolton Council
- Bourton Group
- Brightly
- Buckinghamshire Council
- Cambridgeshire County Council
- Carnell
- Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Chevron
- Circle Economy
- Clearview Intelligence
- Colas
- Cornwall Council
- Coventry City Council
- Dorset County Council
- Dowhigh
- Drainline
- Drayton Construction
- DSD
- Durham County Council
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Essex Highways
- Eurovia
- FHRG
- First Solent
- GAP Hire Solutions
- Greater Manchester Police
- Hampshire County Council
- Hazell and Jeffries
- Heidelberg Materials UK
- Highway Care
- Hooke Highways
- Huyton Civils
- HW Martin
- JCB
- Jean LeFebvre UK
- John Sisk
- KaarbonTech
- Kiely Bros
- Kier
- LADC
- LDA
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Liverpool City Council
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Manchester City Council
- Marshalls Surfacing
- McCann
- Meon
- Metis
- Midlands Aerospace Alliance
- Milestone Infrastructure
- MJ Titchmarsh Construction
- Multevo
- Multipave
- MVIS
- National Highways
- Newcastle City Council
- Norman Rourke Pryme
- OCL
- Octavius
- Oris
- Oxfordshire County Council
- Pell Frischmann
- Pembrokeshire Council
- Portsmouth City Council
- Proving Services
- Ramboll
- Rennicks
- Road Safety Foundation
- Route Reports
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- SCC Materials Laboratory
- ScenePro
- Sheffield University
- Shropshire Council
- Sice
- Sims Planing
- Skyfarer
- Somerset County Council
- Stagecoach South
- Stoke on Trent City Council
- Surrey County Council
- Sweco
- Tarmac
- Tarmac Kier JV
- Tektrans
- Telensa
- The IPA
- The London Borough of Enfield
- The Welsh Government
- Transport for West Midlands
- Triplex TM Services
- University of Exeter
- Visibly
- VivaCity
- Wainwright
- Walsall Council
- WDM
- Wessex Live Lab
- Winvic
- WJ Group
- Yunex
Due to the volume of exceptional entries this year, we have decided to announce the shortlist next week, to allow our judges extra time for careful consideration of each submission.
Paula Claytonsmith, CEO at LCRIG, shared her excitement: “Seeing such an enthusiastic participation from so many respected entities across the sector is truly inspiring. It’s a testament to the dedication that drives our sector forward. We are proud to facilitate a platform where such exceptional efforts are recognised and celebrated.”
Stay tuned for next week’s announcement, where we will reveal the finalists for each awards category.
We look forward to celebrating with everyone at the much-anticipated awards ceremony on October 2nd at the iconic Ballroom of the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. For details and to reserve your place to attend the awards ceremony, please click here.

