WES makes two awards annually in memory of former Member Gillian Skinner.

Gillian Skinner passionately supported the cause that WES represents and made a valuable contribution over several decades.  She was a member of Council for a few years, acting as Membership Officer, and promoted engineering careers to students.  Gill enjoyed conference, attending ICWES events in France and India as well as being a regular at WES conferences, even well into her retirement.

When Gill sadly passed away in 2003, her family approached WES about making a donation in her memory and from that, the Gillian Skinner Awards were instigated.  In line with Gill’s nature – quiet, but very capable – the awards are made to celebrate the smaller ‘behind the scenes’ contributions to WES which can often go unnoticed, but are nevertheless very valuable.

The recipients could be women or men - individuals who help nationally or in their local circle.  Anybody who makes a contribution to WES is eligible, they could be working, retired, on a career break, students, Cluster Contacts, Members of Council…  Their help could be brief (e.g. at conference) or steadily over a long time.

Latest award nomination details.