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Future of Local Roads: Apprentice Innovation Competition
Do you have an idea that could make a real difference in your community? The Future of Local Roads: Apprentice Innovation Competition is your chance!
We’re challenging apprentices across the sector to identify a highways or transportation-related issue in their local area and develop an innovative solution that could improve safety, efficiency, accessibility, or sustainability on our local networks.
Your idea could focus on anything from smarter road maintenance, greener transport options, improved accessibility, better data use, or community engagement.
Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas to industry leaders, with winners receiving recognition, the chance to have their concept featured through LCRIG’s platforms and a cash prize!
Criteria
1. Identify a Local Challenge
a. Choose a real-world problem related to highways or transport in your community.
b. Provide a short description of the issue and why it matters.
2. Propose your Innovative Solution
a. Outline your creative idea — how would it solve or improve the issue?
b. What makes it innovative? (e.g., new approach, use of technology, community focus, low-cost implementation, etc.)
c. Include images, drawings, a prototype of the product/solution or any other supporting material needed.
3. Explain the Impact
a. Who would benefit from your idea?
b. What outcomes would you expect (e.g., safer roads, greener transport, cost savings)?
c. Could it be trialled or tested now?
4. Present your Idea
a. Submissions can be written, video, or a short presentation deck.
Key Considerations:
- Be creative and innovative in your approach.
- Clearly explain your idea and how it would make a difference to your community.
- Highlight why you believe your idea would work.
Prizes for the Winning Entry
The winner will be rewarded with:
- £1,000 cash prize
- Prestigious sector recognition at the DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards during the Innovation & Learning Festival
Eligibility:
The nominee must be enrolled in, or have completed, an apprenticeship programme in highways or transport technology within the last 12 months.
How to write an award winning entry
Read our top tips and make your entry shine!
Submission deadline extended to: 5pm, Friday, 1st May 2026
You can save and resume your entry as many times as needed until you’re ready to submit. Once submitted, you won’t be able to make further edits.
Please note that if shortlisted, you will be required to be at the awards presentation which will take place on the afternoon of 24th June, ahead of the evening networking event. This relaxed and informal celebration will shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and growth driving the future of our sector.
Public sector and private sector individual delegate places and tables at the awards evening are available, with fully funded places for apprentices. Book here.
If you require assistance with uploading your submission, please email info@lcrig.org.uk or call 01254 945250.