Get involved: Power committees and competitions now open

Whether you’re a student, early-career engineer or experienced professional, now’s your chance to engage, be recognised and help shape the future of engineering.

Awards and competitions

Arthur Charles Main award – deadline: 17 April 2025
This award recognises outstanding papers or contributions in power industries mechanical engineering. Celebrate your work and advance your profile in this critical field.

Vision of the Future competition – deadline: 28 April 2025
How will mechanical engineers build the future?
This competition invites 5 –24-year-olds to share their ideas, with prizes and national recognition up for grabs.

 Outstanding project award – deadline: 31 July 2025
Have you undertaken a project involving simulation techniques in engineering? Submit your nomination for a chance to win.1st Prize: £1,000, 2nd Prize: £500.
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Mechatronics Engineering Student of the Year – deadline: 8 September 2025
Are you an undergraduate or recent graduate with a standout mechatronics project from a UK university? Gain recognition in this high-profile competition.

IMechE now recruiting

We’re looking for new members to join our Thermal Power Committee and Renewable Power Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of technologies and support the Institution’s work in the energy sector.
Interested? Contact us at Membernetworks@imeche.org

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IMechE Power Industries on LinkedIn
Join the IMechE Power Industries Division to ask questions, share insights, and shape activities through our Renewable, Thermal and Nuclear Power Committees.