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Emerging Professional Award

CIHT is committed to investing in the future of the transport profession. The Emerging Professional Award celebrates an early-career professional who is already making a meaningful impact on the highways and transportation sector

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Who should enter?

This award is open to CIHT members who are:
  • Under 35 or
  • Have up to seven years’ work experience
If you’re keen to raise your profile, gain recognition, and connect with industry leaders, this is your opportunity to be recognised as a rising star.

                      

                    

Why enter?

The winner will:
  • Receive mentoring from CIHT’s President and Immediate Past President
  • Receive a £100 gift voucher
  • Be profiled in Transportation Professional and on the CIHT website
  • Contribute as an emerging professional voice to CIHT Council for one year
  • Gain high-profile recognition and enhanced visibility across the sector
  • Access valuable networking opportunities with senior industry leaders

Finalists will also receive:

  • An invitation to the CIHT Emerging Professionals Conference
  • A certificate of commendation
  • Entry into a prize draw to win a £50 gift voucher

                                             

                                  

Eligibility

Nominees must be current CIHT members at the time of nomination (or have a membership application in progress).

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CIHT offers discounted rates for early-career professionals.
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For support, contact membership@ciht.org.uk or call +44 (0)20 7336 1555.

                                 

Entry criteria

Judges will look for evidence that nominees have:
  • Made a personal contribution to a significant project or initiative
  • Benefited their organisation, users, or the wider transport sector
  • Engaged with CIHT locally or nationally
  • Acted as a positive role model for the profession

                     

Key dates

  • Entry deadline: 8 May
  • Shortlist announced: Week commencing 18 May
  • Interviews: 8 June
  • Winner announced: Emerging Professionals Conference, 8 September 2026

                       

Benefits for employers

Encouraging emerging professionals to enter helps your organisation to:
  • Increase visibility through national PR opportunities
  • Demonstrate commitment to developing early-career professionals
  • Showcase talent and strengthen your employer brand

Free and inclusive

Entry is free. CIHT is committed to making this award inclusive and accessible to all emerging professionals with the talent and drive to succeed.

Any questions?

For any queries regarding the Emerging Professionals Award, please contact membership@ciht.org.uk

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