Process prizes and awards: Get involved

Students and engineers are encouraged to put themselves forward and take the first step in shaping their engineering careers. Whether you’ve delivered an outstanding project, demonstrated innovation or made a real impact through your studies, these prizes are your chance to gain recognition and get involved in the wider engineering community.

Awards and prizes now open

Whether you’re a student, early-career engineer or an experienced professional, there are opportunities to get involved and be recognised across the Institution’s portfolio of prizes.

Applications are now open for several IMechE awards, including:

• Most Distinguished Achievement Award: (£2,000)
• Most Distinguished Developing Career Achievement Award: (£1,000)
• Paul Lidgett Memorial Prize: (£2,000)
• Bulk Solids Handling Award: (£250 + plaque)
• Bulk Materials Handling Award: (£250)

Plan ahead: Other opportunities

Looking further ahead, there are additional opportunities for students and specialists to showcase their work:

• Engineering Simulation Techniques - Outstanding Project Award: (£1,000)
  Deadline 31 July 2026
• Mechatronics Engineering Student of the Year: (£500) (2nd and 3rd prize £250)
  Deadline 7 September 2026
From academic excellence to real-world innovation, these competitions recognise the breadth of talent across the engineering community.