Best Newly Registered Engineering Technician (EngTech) Award
This award recognises the candidate’s excellence and potential in the practice of engineering and highlights the importance of Registered Engineering Technician status, as well as offering recognition to contributions made by the candidate to the promotion of the engineering profession.
2025 winner: Emily Cole
Emily Cole is currently a Degree Apprentice Engineer working for Jackson Civil Engineering and studying at the University of Brighton. Emily is in her fifth and final year of study and is looking forward to progressing in her career as a Site Engineer when she graduates from University. Emily has been actively raising the profile of young women in Engineering throughout her four years with Jackson, sharing her experiences and supporting others interested in a similar career path. Throughout her career she has progressed her skills and knowledge at an impressive rate whilst studying for a degree which she hopes to pass on to future female engineers.
Application Criteria:
- Each Institution may nominate one newly registered female Engineering Technician (EngTech) or Information and Communications Technology Technician (ICTTech).
- The candidate must have achieved professional registration between 1 March 2025 and 29 February 2026 and can only be nominated once.
- The candidate must be a UK resident. Candidates temporarily working outside of the UK will be deemed eligible only if their contract is under six months in duration, or if they are a serving member of the armed forces
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2024 winner: Isobel Howe
A 20-year-old Product System Design Engineer Degree Apprentice working in Power Generation. She has been in the field for nearly 2 years gaining technical experience and skills. Isobel is completing a L6 Manufacturing Degree and Apprenticeship Qualification. She obtained EngTech membership in September 2023 and will apply for IEng on apprenticeship completion. To endorse women in engineering she actively interacts as a STEM Ambassador with school age children, sharing her work and the benefits of engineering apprenticeships.
The initial inspiration for an engineering career was encouragement at a parents evening by her engineering teacher with her father who is also an engineer. It was expressed if she pursues engineering, she could go as far as she wanted. She had not considered a degree before due financial costs. Exploring apprenticeship opportunities was the perfect solution and 3 years later she received an offer from Cummins.