We want to make 2024 the biggest year yet for the CIHT Awards

After a record breaking year in 2023 we hope to be even bigger and better in 2024.  With almost 60 per cent growth in entries since 2019 it is clear the sector recognises the importance of entering the CIHT Awards and how it is unique in the value it offers to every entrant.

We spoke to Bruce Connal, CIHT Marketing and Communications Manager, who is in charge of the entry process and asked him what he thought were the reasons for the award's rapid growth;

I think there are multiple factors that have accelerated the growth of the CIHT awards.

Firstly, I think there is widespread recognition that we genuinely want to celebrate the great work of the sector and the way it benefits the public. We make our awards stand out and differentiate ourselves from the competition by enhancing the value of entering and in having a rigorous judging process. We do not put any obstacles in the way – entry is free and you do not have to be a CIHT member to enter or work for a CIHT partner organisation – as we want to see the work your team and organisation has done. We then promote your work to tens of thousands of professionals in our network including highways and transportation’s key budget holders and decision-makers.

Secondly, every entry is read not only by the judges but by members of the CIHT editorial , policy and event teams. Plus, every shortlisted entry will be read by a member of the senior management team. Therefore, every entry is not only considered for the awards but for future content, events, roundtables, white papers and other incredible PR opportunities. Every entry, whatever the level of success, will be considered throughout CIHT and will potentially provide the entrant with incredible PR and thought leadership opportunities for the next twelve months and beyond.

Finally, the CIHT awards provide the opportunity for organisations to enhance their brand reputation and gain new business - as our awards are seen as a genuine sign of quality helping to attract potential clients, strategic transport bodies and investors. We have ensured that the structure of the categories gives the organisation a platform to tell their story and position themselves as leaders in the sector, which makes being shortlisted a fantastic accomplishment.

Enter the CIHT Awards today

Free to enter.

Enhance your brand reputation and make 2024 your year.

What you need to know abut the CIHT Awards

The CIHT Awards is an annual global competition that provides the work you are most proud of with the international recognition it deserves. The awards celebrate your innovative work and the incredible benefits your work and the highways and transportation sector bring to society.

Your role is to produce incredible work, our role is to celebrate best practice, promote your professionalism and give it the biggest stage.

• The awards are free to enter
• No project too big or too small
• Entries can be from any location
• Entries are open to every organisation working in the sector, whether a CIHT partner or not
• Entries can be submitted by anyone whether a CIHT member or not
• Eligible projects can be entered for as many categories as appropriate
• An organisation can also enter as many distinct eligible projects as they wish for a category
• Submissions must be made in English onlyEntries must be submitted no later than Monday, 4 March 2024. We encourage early submission.
• Entries are judged by impartial expert judges with a diversity of experience and opinion

CIHT Award Categories

With thirteen categories there is an award that best represents your organisation's achievements and gives you a platform to tell your story.

• CIHT Collaboration Award 
• CIHT Creating Better Places Award 
• CIHT Decarbonisation Award 
• CIHT Equality Diversity and Inclusion Award 
• CIHT Infrastructure Award 
• CIHT Professionalism Award 
• CIHT Research Award
• CIHT Road Safety Award
• CIHT Sustainability Award
• CIHT Team of the Year Award
• CIHT Technology and Innovation Award

In partnership with the Department for Transport, CIHT delivers the Bus Centre Of Excellence, working closely with sector stakeholders to deliver an asset that is run by the industry for the industry..

For the Bus Centre of Excellence award categories all individuals, companies, organisations, activities and projects in England within the bus sector are eligible

• Bus Centre of Excellence - Bus Person of the Year 
• Bus Centre of Excellence - Bus Initiative of the Year Award

Key Dates

Entries Open - 8 January 2024
Deadline for Entries - 4 March 2024
Shortlist announced - 23 April 2024

Help and support

If you require any further information regards the awards please do not hesitate to contact us on awards@ciht.org.uk or speak to us on + 44 (0)207 336 1555 option 5.