A Recognition of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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The purpose of the prize is to encourage the further professional development of young
engineers living and working in the West of England and South Wales, following graduation
with a first degree.
Format of the Competition
The format of the competition is intended to test the technical, business and communication
skills required of an engineer when preparing and delivering a presentation to a symposium.
A 750 word abstract, summarising the author’s work on an aerospace related research or
development project, must be submitted to your company or university’s IMechE ‘link’. They
will review the applications and submit one entry from your organisation to the Western
Aerospace Centre by 31 January 2009. The selected finalists will be invited to give a 20
minute presentation at the Presentation Evening scheduled for Monday 20 April 2009 at the
University of Bristol, in front of a panel including engineering directors from the region’s
leading aerospace organisations. .
A theme of 'Sustainability and the Environment' is encouraged but all entries will be assessed with equal weight.
Prizes
The four finalists will have a full day with the Red Arrows, and the overall winner will receive a £500 first prize. Runner up cash prizes will also be awarded in two categories
- post-graduate students in full time education
- engineers in industry
This is a chance to represent your company or organisation, to gain exposure to senior aerospace representatives from industry and academia, and for employers to encourage professional development amongst their engineers.