Awards

Wednesday 16 September 2026 | London Hilton on Park Lane

Welcome to the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards

The 2026 winners were announced on Wednesday 16 September at the London Hilton on Park Lane - a huge thank you to all who entered!

As usual, the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards recognised the individuals and teams making outstanding contributions to gender diversity within their industry.

The awards recognised individuals, teams, companies and initiatives that have helped contribute to making a construction or engineering firm and the industry a better place to work. It represented a unique opportunity for women within the civil engineering, geotechnical engineering and construction sectors to gain recognition at a national level and have their achievements celebrated across New Civil Engineer, Ground Engineering and Construction News.

This year's theme was 'A Night Under the Stars: an evening of celestial glamour.' Sequins, sparkles, and shimmer that catch the light like starlight, creating a dazzling backdrop for an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition and connection

Why enter

Positioning your company as a great place to work

Celebrating the industry’s achievements and initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Network with other companies and individuals striving to improve employment practice and support their workforce

Celebrating the women behind the projects and the organisations that make the construction industry a great place to work

Exclusive invitation to the IWCE workshop for all shortlisted organisation and companies

Gain extensive coverage in our magazines, online, and across social media before, during, and after the event

Why attend

Network with influencers Connect with key decision-makers and industry influencers from across the civil, construction, and geotechnical sectors to raise your profile and forge new business contacts

Position your company amongst the best in the industry Strengthen credibility, build trust and demonstrate that you’re setting the standard others aspire to follow

Celebrate excellence and innovation Witness the recognition of individuals and organisations who are leading the way in improving diversity and inclusion and nurturing women within the workforce

Foster allyship and solidarity Join a supportive forum where women and allies can share lived experiences, show solidarity, and collaborate on building a culture where everyone feels empowered to lead

Enjoy an unforgettable evening Celebrate the achievements and give your colleagues a night they’ll remember. It’s more than an awards ceremony; it’s a moment to appreciate the people who make your organisation exceptional

Key dates

Webinar	09 March 2026
New entry deadline	08 May 2026
Workshop	02 July 2026
Judging interviews	13 July - 17 July 2026
Shortlist announcement	11 June 2026
Event date	16 September 2026

Don't just take our word for it!

I think you need as much diversity as possible in all industries to make sure that you’re creating, building and constructing things and taking intro consideration all needs and all women.

Women are amazing at being creative and collaborative so their very needed in all industries.

We’re really enjoying the day. We've had loads of conversations with people. its been great to meet such exciting and intelligent women.

Workshop and mentoring

Shortlisted entries for the 2026 awards are invited to an exclusive learning and development workshop on Thursday 02 July , offering networking and a unique opportunity to discuss challenges and career development.

In addition to winning a trophy, the winners will receive mentoring support through the programme to further boost their careers.

2026 Workshop Mentorship Scheme

FAQs

Hopefully you'll find an answer to your question below. If not, please contact Abdul Kahher on 020 3953 2649 or email Abdul.Kahher@emap.com.

How can I view the criteria before entering?

To view the criteria, create your account, or login with your email and password used to create your account if you have already done so. Select ‘Enter Now’ against the category you wish to view where the criteria will be displayed. If you wish to start your entry at this point any information you add will be autosaved and you can login to complete the rest of the entry at any time.

How do I log back in to work on my un-submitted entry?

Enter the email address and password that you used when you first started your entry on the log in page, you will then be taken through to your dashboard and will be able to continue your entry.

How do I enter more than one category?

You can enter another category by selecting the category you wish to enter from the ‘Categories’ section.

I am still having trouble entering

Please contact Abdul Kahher on 020 3953 2649 or email Abdul.Kahher@emap.com and they will be able to help you with your entry.

Venue & Accommodation

PLEASE NOTE: This event has now passed.

London Hilton Park Lane
22 Park Lane
London
W1K 1BE

We have partnered with the accommodation agency PRIORITY to offer our attendees discounted accommodation at nearby hotels.

Booking via the link below will allow you to access these discounts. Alternatively, please feel free to call PRIORITY direct on 0845 6123 611 or +44 1473 550 620 and quote the Event Code: EMAP100 26.

We regret that you are unable to book accommodation directly through emap, you must do so with PRIORITY.