The deadline to submit an entry for the New Civil Engineer Graduate and Apprentice Awards 2026 has been extended to 20 March.
Submissions are open for the New Civil Engineer Graduate and Apprentice Awards 2026.
The awards shine a spotlight on UK-based graduates, apprentices and degree apprentices who have contributed to the industry.
Entrants will gain the opportunity to:
- Stand out from their peers and gain industry recognition early in their career
- Get a platform to showcase their hard work and contribution to engineering challenges
- Raise their career profile and open doors to new opportunities
- Inspire and share their achievements with the next generation of civil engineers
- Network with industry leaders and build valuable connections
Hosted by the ICE in partnership with New Civil Engineer, the awards ceremony will be at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 2 July 2026.
How to enter
This year’s candidates are asked to share their career experiences alongside their vision for how civil engineering can ensure that future infrastructure creates long term social value and inclusivity in design.
Full entry criteria can be found on the NCE Graduate and Apprentice Awards website.
The deadline for entries is 20 March 2026.
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