Shay Durnin (Engineer, AECOM) battled against two other finalists from across the international ICE Early Careers Network (ICE ECNet) and wowed a panel of judges with his presentation on how civil engineers can enhance children’s safety, reduce child mortality and improve the health of communities with safer routes to school.
He wins a cash prize and a prestigious Institution Medal.
Shay said of the Emerging Engineers Award: “I really enjoyed the experience. Thanks to ICE for organising and to the team who worked on the project; as civil engineers we are not working individually – we are all part of a team working collaboratively.”
“I’d encourage anyone who watched this year’s final or who hears about the competition to get involved.”
 Jenny Green, Regional Director ICE added: “A huge congratulations to Shay for a brilliant result and very well done to runners-up Hepzi Rattray (ICE Scotland) and Leo Kauntz Moderini (ICE London) for their excellent presentations. It was a genuine pleasure to join the live streamed final and I feel very reassured that the Institution of Civil Engineers and the profession are in great hands”
What is Emerging Engineers?
The Emerging Engineers competition is aimed at student, graduate and trainee technician members. It encourages and rewards the communication of civil engineers ideas, research and best practice in projects and design.
Candidates from across the world submitted synopsis papers which led to the three finalists being required to present their full paper to a panel of judges. The presentations took place at a live-streamed online award final.
Get involved
To find out more about the 2023 Emerging Engineers Award or more about civil engineering in general please visit the ICE website