Net Zero Project of the Year 2026

The DfT Special Recognition Net Zero Project of the Year Award, recognises an outstanding innovation project delivered by an organisation or partnership that has advanced decarbonisation in the sector through measurable contributions towards:

• Carbon reduction
• Whole lifecycle approach
• Sustainable materials and construction techniques
• Renewable energy
• Environmental impacts
• Sector-wide collaboration

Criteria:

A description of the project, including aims and objectives

• A breakdown of the project outcomes.
• Details of the environmental savings achieved and how has this been calculated.
• How have the benefits of the project been shared and disseminated with the highways community.

Tips:

The judges will be looking for:

• A project that has had a positive effect on the environment.
• A project that has the potential to create significant future benefits across the industry and beyond, where learnings have been effectively shared.
• A project that has created genuine environmental benefits, with findings that have been successfully embedded into business as usual.
• A project that has created a legacy that can be replicated on other projects.
• Evidence of creative problem solving, exceptional technical skill and teamwork in delivery of the project.

Eligibility:

Entries are welcome from collaborative partnerships or individual organisations operating within the highways and transportation sector.

Response limit:

1,500 words maximum.

Submission deadline:

17:00hrs, Friday 21st August 2026.

The DfT Special Recognition Awards are open to all.

Please note that if shortlisted, a nominated representative will be required to be present at the awards ceremony on the evening of Wednesday 01 October. Public sector and private sector individual delegate places at the awards evening are available. Book here.

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