The CIHT Cymru Wales Awards celebrate the very best Wales offers across the key areas of highways and transportation. They are open to everyone: members and non-members; small and large organisations; public, private and third sector. The Awards recognise the outstanding contribution that good projects and people make to our daily lives.
Award entries have now closed. Thank you to those who had submitted an entry.
The same project/product can be submitted for a maximum of two award categories in the same year. This year CIHT Cymru Wales will award Project of the Year from amongst the winners in the following categories:
The CIHT Cymru Wales Committee is delighted to announce that we are hosting the Annual Awards Dinner at The Kinmel, Abergele, on 27th November 2026 again this year. Join us in celebrating transport and engineering in Wales. Bookings for the event will go live in due time.
If you are involved in a project which you think would be of interest to CIHT members or wish to join our committee, please do contact wales@ciht.org.uk to discuss a potential presentation.
This award recognises how outstanding design and implementation of schemes in towns, cities and rural areas improve the places around them for people and the environment.
The Active Travel Award recognises the importance of active travel in delivering health, social and environmental benefits to society. It recognises transformative walking and cycling initiatives that redefine urban mobility through holistic design and community impact.
This Award recognises projects and policy initiatives or strategies that have significantly contributed to casualty reduction and improved safety for all transport users, including pedestrians, and/or transport workers
This award recognises outstanding initiatives within the field of bus transportation that have made a significant positive impact in Wales. Initiatives can range from innovative technology implementations to strategic planning and community engagement.
The Collaboration Award recognises the importance of effective relationships with other organisations and/or sectors to deliver real solutions and recognises those that have shown dedication to working in collaboration in Wales.
Collaboration Award Guidelines
Important Submission Information
This award is to individuals who will provide a 1,000 word essay with photographs to demonstrate how they have personally contributed to and influenced projects that live the principles of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act.
This Award recognises projects, products, policy initiatives or strategies delivered by the highways and transportation industry that can demonstrate a contribution to sustainable working and living in the region specifically considering the climate change challenges and the UNs Sustainable Development goals.
This award recognises the significant amount of professional work that is carried out at investigatory and trial stages of projects and products in industry, or through philanthropic activities.
This Award celebrates the outstanding work delivered by professionals based in Wales on projects beyond its borders. It highlights the contribution Welsh expertise makes to the wider highways and transport sector, showcasing innovation, leadership and technical excellence achieved outside of Wales by Welsh individuals, teams and companies.
The award for SME technical excellence is an opportunity for Small Medium Enterprises to demonstrate their expertise and technical standing in the field of Highways and Transportation.
The deadline for entry is at 1700hrs on Thursday 10th September 2026.
Award scoring & criteria details
Important Submission Information
Winners will be announced at the CIHT Cymru Wales Awards Dinner at the Kinmel Hotel in Abergele on the evening of Friday 27 November 2026.
If you are interested in sponsoring the CIHT Cymru Wales Awards, please contact regions@ciht.org.uk.