Warren Rigby
Design manager, Skanska UK
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The Tony Chapman Medal raises awareness about the accomplishments of recently certified Incorporated Engineers and the role that they play. Awarded annually to the most outstanding candidate of the Member Professional Review (MPR), it was first presented in 2012.
This medal commemorates Tony Chapman, a notable ICE reviewer and member of council, acknowledging his substantial contribution to elevating the recognition of Incorporated Members.
It celebrates the exceptional performance of a newly qualified Incorporated Engineer in an Incorporated Professional Review. This opportunity is available to all candidates who have successfully completed their review in the year prior to the medal's presentation.
Who was Tony Chapman?
Tony Chapman (1948-2004) worked hard to promote ICE incorporated members. He was a member of the ICE Council, Finance Committee and Professional Development Committee. He also chaired the Building Committee.
Tony was also a chairman of the Board of Incorporated Engineers and Technicians, and played an important role when it was integrated into ICE. He was also an ICE reviewer.
The Tony Chapman Medal is one of the most respected honours for Incorporated Engineers within the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Finalists are nominated by reviewers for their outstanding attributes, active involvement in ICE initiatives, and contributions to the advancement of the profession. From this pool, a judging panel selects three individuals to attend a final interview round.
During the final assessment, the candidates presented their professional reports to a panel of industry experts and an audience of peers.
The session features a dynamic and insightful Q&A, allowing each finalist to showcase their passion, technical knowledge, and leadership potential.
What are the prizes?
The winner is awarded the Tony Chapman Medal and a £1,000 cash prize. The winner is also put forward as the ICE’s nominee for the Baroness Platt of Writtle Award.
The Baroness Platt of Writtle Award honours exceptional engineering achievement in individuals who attained IEng registration in the preceding calendar year.
Sponsored by the WCE Charitable Trust, Dulverton Trust, and Engineering Council, it celebrates the legacy of Emeritus, the Baroness Platt of Writtle CBE FREng and her advocacy for Incorporated Engineers.
The winner receives a medal and £1,000.
What is the nomination process?
Reviewers nominate candidates who have exhibited a passion and enthusiasm for civil engineering during their Incorporated Professional Review, demonstrated an ongoing participation in ICE activities, enhanced the profession of civil engineering and been outstanding in all the attributes.
The candidate must not hold a qualification eligible for CEng status.
- Three finalists are selected by the awards panel in January of each year, from those nominated.
- The finalists are invited to present their professional review report to a judging panel followed by a question and answer session, which takes place in spring.
- The winner of the Tony Chapman Medal is announced on the day, receives the Tony Chapman Medal and £1,000 and is invited to receive their medal at the ICE Annual Awards Ceremony.
Our 2026 winner
2026 winner: Warren Rigby
Warren Rigby, design manager and Skanska UK has won the 2026 Tony Chapman Medal.
On winning the medal he said:
"I am honoured to receive this year’s Tony Chapman Medal.
"As a long standing advocate for apprenticeships, having progressed through this route myself, I hope this recognition encourages others to pursue similar pathways into our exciting industry.
"Completing my IEng has been an important milestone in my professional development, and I now look forward to advancing towards my CEng application.
"I am also grateful for the support of my colleagues over the years. Thank you to them, to my IEng reviewers for the nomination, and to the judging panel."
Judge's view:
"The standard of nominations was exceptionally high and the three short listed candidates in the Tony Chapman medal interviews were excellent and will be true ambassadors for the ICE.
"However, Warren demonstrated a real personal commitment to improving both himself and the wider engineering industry and a real passion for engineering particularly with a clear ability to lead design teams and liaise effectively with major project stakeholders.
"He also displayed his dedication and drive to increase awareness of civil engineering within his voluntary roles in the Sea Cadets and as a Duke of Edinburgh scheme leader.
"Warren has already made an impact in civil engineer and has a great career ahead.
"He was a very worthy winner of the Tony Chapman medal."
Hear from our previous winners
Find out what it means to win the Tony Chapman Medal
Tarisiro Anesu Fundira
2025 winner
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Tarisiro Anesu Fundira
The Tony Chapman Medal panel was delighted to announce that Tarisiro Anesu Fundira was chosen as the 2025 winner.
On winning the medal he said:
This is exciting news!
I am thankful to God, who has honoured me with this award. I’m grateful that through the gift of problem-solving, He was able to use my skills in engineering to positively impact people and the planet.
To be recognised for it is something special. I hope this inspires more engineers who look like me to know that anything is possible.
Judge's view
The standard of nominations was exceptionally high and the three short listed candidates in the Tony Chapman medal interviews were excellent and will be true ambassadors for the ICE.
However, Tari showed a real passion for engineering particularly linking how his engineering work and projects connect people, how they make a difference, how they change lives. He displayed his dedication and drive to increase diversity within civil engineering and to learn from others.
He knows what makes a good civil engineer and how civil engineers can shape the world through creativity, problem solving and inclusion. Tari has already made a impact in civil engineer and has a great career ahead. He was a very worthy winner of the Tony Chapman medal.
Chinwe Odili IEng MICE
Kent
2024 winner
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Chinwe Odili
The Tony Chapman Medal panel is delighted to announce that Chinwe Odili was chosen as this year's winner.
Chinwe works as an offshore structural engineer and project manager at Kent.
On winning the medal she said:
This medal commemorates Tony Chapman, a celebrated council member of ICE who worked tirelessly throughout his career to raise the profile of its members. It is a huge privilege therefore to have been selected to receive an award that bears his name.
Being just a small part of this professional engineering institution, which has advocated for civil engineers and those working in infrastructure for over two centuries means a great deal to me and I hope that I am able to contribute towards its ongoing successes.
My whole career leading up to this point has been underpinned by the close support of those around me and I want to take this opportunity to recognise those who have supported me along the way – my family, my colleagues, my teachers and my employers, in particular Kent who continue to support my development and provide me with the opportunities to make a real impact and serve the world around us.
Judges' view
The Tony Chapman Award judges were very impressed by Chinwe’s enthusiasm for civil engineering. She exuded competence, confidence and commitment to her work explaining the complexities of offshore design with a passion and determination to make things better.
Chinwe has excellent communication skills and it was a delight to listen to her and discuss the projects she had worked upon. She fully demonstrated her ability to explain the design, construction and contractual aspects of her work and is clearly a very good incorporated civil engineer.
Chinwe is a committed member of ICE and keen on helping young females enter the profession especially from deprived areas, she is involved in STEM activities, and has spoken to an All Party Parliamentary Group on these matters. Chinwe is a great example to inspire the next generation of young civil engineers, and is worthy winner of the Tony Chapman Award and a great ambassador the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Nasar Adam EngTech MICE
Mott MacDonald
2023 winner
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Nasar Adam
The Tony Chapman Medal panel was delighted to announce that Nasar Adam was chosen as the 2023 winner.
Nasar works as a civil engineer for Mott MacDonald Bentley.
On winning the medal he said:
It was a pleasure having the opportunity to meet my reviewers and present my project. I am proud to have been selected to receive the 2023 Tony Chapman Medal, and I am thankful for the recognition I have been given from my IPR reviewers and the Tony Chapman Panel reviewers.
I would like to thank all who played a vital part supporting me throughout my career development to achieve my Incorporated Engineer qualification. I also want to thank my employer Mott MacDonald Bentley for their continued support and involvement in preparation for my presentation.
Judges' view
The Tony Chapman Award judges were impressed by Nasar’s communication skills, in particular his ability to discuss projects with fellow engineers.
He demonstrated his ability to explain the design, construction and contractual aspects of his work and is clearly a very good incorporated civil engineer.
Nasar is a committed member of ICE and will provide a great example to inspiring the next generation of young civil engineers. He is a worthy winner of the Tony Chapman Award and a great ambassador the ICE.
Charles Taylor EngTech MICE
Transport for Greater Manchester
2022 winner
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Charles Taylor
The Tony Chapman Medal panel was delighted to announce that Charles Taylor was chosen as the 2022 winner.
Charles graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University (now Leeds Beckett) in 2014 with a 2:1 in Civil Engineering BSc (Hons).
Charles works as an Urban Traffic Control (UTC) Engineer for Transport for Greater Manchester.
His current role is to deliver the design and modelling of complex traffic signal junctions within Greater Manchester.
On being selected by the judges as the winner, he said:
"I am incredibly proud to be receiving the Tony Chapman Medal. I am extremely grateful and thankful for the recognition I have received for my work leading up to this moment. I would like to thank my employer, Transport for Greater Manchester, who have supported me throughout this process.
"I’d also like to thank those who have played a key role in my professional development throughout my career, without whom I would not be in a position to accept this award. I look forward to continuing my professional development with the ICE and seizing the opportunities it will bring. Thank you!"
Judges' view
Mike McGuire (Chair of TC Award) Quote: "The Tony Chapman Award judges were impressed by Charles specialist knowledge of cycle & pedestrian route design associated with traffic junctions and his ability to discuss project challenges with interested parties and clients.
"He confidently explained the design aspects of his work and having to consider the design requirements and the behavioural tendencies of cyclists to ignore regulations.
"Charles shares his experience with other young engineers and technicians, is helping a colleague with his IEng preparations and has a genuine commitment to civil engineering and the ICE and is worthy winner of the Tony Chapman Award."
Laura Mourne IEng MICE
WSP
2021 winner
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Laura Bourne
The Tony Chapman Award panel was delighted to announce that Laura Bourne was chosen as the 2021 winner.
Laura graduated in 2015 with a BSc (Hons) in Civil and Coastal Engineering and works for WSP as an engineer.
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