June sees the launch of the annual Young Member of the Year Awards. The awards seeks to recognise the outstanding contributions made by Young Members to the Institution and the wider Engineering Profession. The awards are a great way to reward volunteer members and promising engineers and say thank you.
This year we will be awarding five categories:
- Raising the Profile of Engineering
This award recognises the efforts of young members in promoting engineering, and/or encouraging others to promote engineering in order to raise awareness and portray a positive image of the Institution and/or the engineering profession.
- Inspiring the Next Generation
This award seeks to recognise those young members who have actively promoted engineering to school age children through participation in engineering outreach programmes, setting up or attending events aimed at exploring and/or promoting engineering as a career option.
This award recognises new technologies or processes that have been developed and tested/piloted successfully by a young member (individual or as part of a team), which aim to improve the quality of life through Engineering Innovations.
Engineers are expected to continue to develop throughout their career. This award aims to recognise people who have made a significant effort to further the development of either themselves or others.
The overall award 'Young Member of the Year' is presented to the member whose nomination proves they demonstrate excellence in all areas of their volunteer role and will be given the recognition of being the Institution’s ‘Young Member Visionary’.
All IMechE Young Members are eligible for the awards. Nominations will be accepted from an associate, colleague or fellow volunteer of the nominated candidate. A Young Member is also able to nominate themselves but must have the support of an associate, colleague or fellow volunteer.
Prizes
The overall young member of the year receives a place at the Essential Management Skills conference in April 2015. They will also receive the recognition of being the Institution’s ‘Young Member Visionary’ and will be given the opportunity to engage closely with the Young Member Board over the year. They will also be offered the opportunity to join the judging panel for the Young Member of the Year Awards in the following year.
For a UK based Young Member of the Year the winner will also receive:
- Two tickets to the annual dinner and presentation at the Vision Awards.
- Up to four outings with the president in 2015 and 2016, comprising two meetings and two Presidential Visits.
For a winner based outside of the UK the Young Member of the Year the winner will also receive:
- Two tickets to the corresponding regional annual dinner (where applicable).
- Where practical, up to two meetings with the president in 2015 and 2016. This may be limited to virtual conferencing where practicalities dictate.
All other award winners receive a certificate and a trophy.
Nomination Process
Individuals can be nominated for one or more of the above categories by filling in the application form online at www.imeche.org/ymyear. The online form will go live on Friday 5 June 2015.
Closing date for all submissions is Friday 31 July 2015. Late submissions will not be considered.
For queries about the awards, contact youngmembers@imeche.org or call +44 (0)20 7973 1252.