The IET’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards

Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices

The Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices is awarded to an outstanding female engineering apprentice who has made a contribution within the workplace beyond the realms of her normal duties and demonstrated dynamism in her approach to the solution of engineering problems.

A real team player, she will be seen as an 'all rounder' who will act as an enthusiastic role model to encourage other young women to enter the profession of engineering through the apprenticeship route.

Women who are currently employed in UK Apprenticeships, (Advanced Apprenticeship in England and Wales, Modern Apprenticeship in Scotland or a Level 3 ApprenticeshipNI in Northern Ireland), within any discipline of engineering, are eligible for this award.  Women who have finished their Apprenticeship within the last six months before the closing date may also be considered for this award.

The winner of this award will receive a cheque for £750, an engraved trophy and a certificate. She will be invited to participate in high profile events throughout the year, attended by influential people offering excellent networking opportunities and raising her profile within the engineering industry.

All entrants to the Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices will be automatically entered for the Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award.

All entrants to the Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices will be automatically entered for the Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award.

Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Prize

The Women’s Engineering Society Prize is awarded to a young female engineer who is able to engage and inspire young people’s involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

She wants to attract young people into engineering and may already have some experience of doing this.

She is also interested in the challenges women face in maintaining their career in engineering.

The winner of this award will receive a cheque for £750, an engraved trophy and a certificate. She will be invited to participate in Women’s Engineering Society activities and will also represent the IET at school events and women’s engineering network events throughout the year.  These opportunities will offer her excellent networking opportunities with influential people and raise her profile within the engineering industry.

All entrants to the Women’s Engineering Society Prize will be automatically entered for the Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award.