EqualEngineers has opened nominations for the 2025 Engineering Talent Awards (ETAs), aimed at showcasing diversity and talent within the engineering profession.

Supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering and The Metro newspaper, the ETAs aim to:

• highlight the role of engineering and technology in the UK
• inspire future generations through positive role models
• celebrate engineers' contributions to society
• foster collaboration within the industry
• recognise diverse organisations delivering outstanding engineering projects

Mark McBride-Wright MBE CEng FIChemE FEI, Founder and CEO of EqualEngineers emphasises the importance of continuing to promote diversity in the field, saying “I am determined to keep shining a light and platforming successful engineers and engineering organisations, despite the headwinds which we face at this moment in time in terms of the misunderstanding of diversity. It allows for greater innovation and excellence, and we will only continue to have this if we maintain equitable access to opportunities. We need many engineers in the years ahead, and these awards are a source of inspiration for attracting, developing, and retaining talent.”

The award categories for 2025 include:

• Engineering Apprentice of the Year
• Engineering Graduate of the Year
• Engineering Student of the Year
• Engineer of the Year
• Engineering Returner of the Year
• Executive Leader of the Year
• Engineering Society of the Year
• Inclusion Programme of the Year
• Employee Network of the Year
• Innovation of the
• University Engineering Staff Member of the Year
• Small-Medium Enterprise of the Year
• Large Employer of the Year
• University Engineering Team of the Year

In addition, an Overall Excellence in Engineering Award 2025 will be presented.

A panel of key figures from the Engineering Council, Royal Academy of Engineering, and EngineeringUK will judge the entries. Finalists will be announced this summer, and the winners will be honoured at a gala awards dinner at the end of the year, where industry leaders will gather to celebrate.

Closing date for nominations is 21 March 2025.

For more information on the nomination process and event details, please visit the ETA website