Why enter?

2026 marks the launch of the very first New Civil Engineer Airports Awards, a brand-new programme celebrating the people, projects, and organisations shaping the future of global aviation.

These awards recognise excellence across every corner of the airport sector: from visionary new designs and transformational expansion projects, to pioneering sustainability initiatives and the individual’s driving innovation and leadership.

With categories spanning projects, sector leadership, companies, and individuals, the awards will shine a spotlight on the achievements that are redefining what airports can deliver for passengers, airlines, and communities across the UK and internationally.

This is your opportunity to showcase world-class engineering, collaboration, and innovation in one of the most dynamic and challenging sectors of the built environment.

Top 5 reasons to enter NCE Airport Awards 2026:

Showcase Excellence:  The NCE Airport Awards provide a platform to showcase your outstanding work. Whether you're an engineer, contractor, project manager, or part of a project team, this is your chance to demonstrate excellence in airport design, construction, and innovation.

Industry Recognition: Winning an NCE Airports Award is a mark of distinction in the field. It's an industry-recognised accolade that sets you apart from competitors and showcases your commitment to high-quality engineering and infrastructure projects.

Networking Opportunities: By entering the awards, you become part of a community of professionals passionate about airport engineering. It offers invaluable networking opportunities, connecting you with potential clients, collaborators, and experts who can elevate your career or projects.

Celebrating Achievement: The awards ceremony is a celebration of the best and brightest in the field. It's an opportunity to celebrate your achievements and share your success with peers and colleagues. Your work deserves recognition, and these awards offer a prestigious stage to receive it.

Publicity and Exposure: Winning an NCE Airports Award could lead to future collaborations or work winning. It demonstrates your project's viability, innovation, and impact, raising the profile of your work. Your project will receive extensive coverage and exposure across New Civil Engineer.

In summary, entering the NCE Airports Awards is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on your achievements, gain industry recognition, connect with peers, and inspire others.

NCE Airports Awards Key Dates

Entry deadline
Online judging
Shortlist announced
Final stage judging
NCE Airports Awards

FAQS

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Enter the email address and password that you used when you first started your entry on the log in page, you will then be taken through to your dashboard and will be able to continue your entry.

You can enter another category by selecting the category you wish to enter from the ‘Categories’ section.

Please contact Abdullah Waqas on +44(0)203 953 2648 or email Abdullah.Waqas@emap.com and they will be able to help you with your entry.