About the awards

The New Civil Engineer Airport Awards are your chance to show the industry what your team has delivered. Entering puts your work in front of a judging panel of airport clients and senior engineers, and the shortlist and winners are covered by New Civil Engineer. For 2027 there are 21 categories, covering projects, technology, sustainability, safety, social value and people, and including the new International Airport of the Year.

The entry deadline is Friday 12 February 2027.

Why enter?

Airport infrastructure is entering its busiest period in a generation. The New Civil Engineering Airports Awards recognise the teams doing that work well, in the UK and internationally.

Be judged by the people who commission the work. Our panel brings together airport clients, senior engineers and industry leaders.

Get your work seen. Shortlisted entries and winners are covered by New Civil Engineer, in print and online, and celebrated in front of the sector on 18 May. 

Stand out as the pipeline grows. With Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton all moving forward, clients are looking hard at who can deliver. A shortlisting or win is independent proof.

Recognise your people. Rising Star, Project Team of the Year and Outstanding Contribution awards put individuals and teams in the spotlight.

Enter from anywhere. Most categories are open to UK and international entries, and International Airport of the Year is new for 2027.

Take part in a growing event. 2026 was the first NCE Airports Awards. Entering in 2027 puts you at the start of it.

EXPLORE THE CATEGORIES

It has become a go to event in aviation and infrastructure in the UK. The line up of presenters and the content achieved is outstanding.

John Clough, SRM Consultant, Gardiner & Theobald

It was an amazing night, the awards ceremony was very well organised.

Jasmine Cooper, Document Controller, BP Installations

Friendly awards, and great to focus on UK companies and market. I would definitely recommend the New Civil Engineering Airport Awards.

Mott MacDonald

Great atmosphere for networking and a genuine opportunity to network with a very talented group of professionals"

2026 attendee

NCE Airports Awards Key Dates

Final stage judging
NCE Airports Awards
50%
of attendees are director seniority
5/5
of the top airports in the UK in attendence
30
judges
21
categories

FAQS

Hopefully you'll find an answer to your question below. If not, please contact Colin Ennis on +44(0)203 953 2627 or email Colin.Ennis@emap.com

To view the criteria, create your account, or log in with the email and password you used to create your account if you have already done so. Select ‘Enter Now’ against the category you wish to view and the criteria will be displayed. If you start your entry at this point, anything you add will be autosaved and you can log in to complete it at any time.

Enter the email address and password you used when you first started your entry on the log-in page. You will be taken to your dashboard, where you can continue your entry.

You can enter another category by selecting it from the ‘Categories’ section.

Yes. Most categories are open to UK and international entries. UK Airport of the Year is for UK airports only, and International Airport of the Year is for airports outside the UK.

Please contact Colin Ennis on +44(0)203 953 2627 or email Colin.Ennis@emap.com and they will be able to help you with your entry.