The search for the region’s top construction talent has begun as Constructing Excellence North East calls for entries to its two annual awards programmes.
The Generation for Change (G4C) Awards and Constructing Excellence North East Awards (CENE) are set to take place in May and June.
G4C is part of Constructing Excellence, supporting young professionals within the industry. Caddick Construction is headline sponsor of the G4C North East Awards which will take place at the Newcastle-Gateshead Hilton Hotel on Friday 2 May.
The Constructing Excellence North East Awards will be held at the Grand Hotel Gosforth Park on Friday 13 June, with CDM Recruitment as headline sponsor.
The deadline for entries is 28 February for the G4C Awards and 7 March for the CENE Awards.
Categories available for CENE are SME of the Year, Integration & Collaborative Working, People & Culture, ESG, Climate Action, Retrofit, Conservation & Regeneration, Delivering Value, Innovation, Residential Project of the Year, Client of the Year, Infrastructure Project of the Year and Building Project of the Year. Special recognition awards will also be made for outstanding achievement or contribution to the region or to the wider construction industry.
Categories available for G4C are G4C Future Leader, Apprentice of the Year, Trainee of the Year, Student of the Year, New Professional of the Year, Mentor of the Year and Commitment to Employee and Training Development.
Winners for the CENE Awards and the G4C Future Leader will go on to compete in the National Constructing Excellence Awards, held every year in the Autumn.
At the national finals in November 2024, CENE regional winners secured a number of awards, with Teesside University scooping an award and two highly commended accolades for separate projects.
Catriona Lingwood, chief executive of Constructing Excellence North East, said: “I can think of no better way to begin the New Year than with the announcement that our prestigious awards are open for entries.
“A true celebration of the outstanding achievements of North East built environment professionals, the awards shine a spotlight on those within the industry driving innovation and are best-in-class. From apprentices to SMEs that are long-established, we come together to celebrate our strength and diversity.
“The results from the national finals, in November, highlight how successfully the North East is performing and the opportunity within the industry for real career progression and business success.
“We would like to express our thanks for the support of those who have already signed on to sponsor the awards, including Applebridge Geoenvironmental, Atkins Realis, Bowmer+Kirkland, GSS Architecture, K2 Construction Management, Kier Group, Northern Counties Builders Federation, Northumbrian Water Group, RED Engineering Design, Robertson, Thompsons of Prudhoe and Weightmans LLP.
“A special thank you goes to CDM Recruitment, our headline sponsor of the CENE Awards for the eighth consecutive year and to Caddick Construction, headline sponsor of the G4C Awards. Our sponsors play a vital role in making these awards a success and in recognising the excellence that drives our industry forward.
“For companies interested in the benefits of sponsoring the awards or would like guidance on how to enter, please contact our events manager, Leanne Conway: leanne@cene.org.uk. Details can also be found on our website: Home – CENE”