An evening of recognition and celebration

Hosted by CIHT Scotland Chair, Malcolm Matheson, the evening welcomed industry colleagues from across Scotland, along with CIHT President Mitesh Solanki, CIHT Chief Executive Sue Percy, and members of the CIHT Scotland Committee.

For the first time, the 2025 Awards introduced two new categories: Local and National Transport Project of the Year, recognising innovative projects, strategies, policies, or behaviour change initiatives at different scales. These new awards complemented the existing categories that honour exceptional individual contributions to the industry.

The judging panel praised the exceptionally high standard of entries, noting that the competition across all categories was very close.

2025 CIHT Scotland Award Winners

Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by AtkinsRéalis)

• Winner: Sam Morrow
• Runner-up: John Thomson

Emerging Professional of the Year (Sponsored by SYSTRA)

• Winner: Ewen Campbell
• Runner-up: Kelda Lyons

Career Achievement Award (Sponsored by Mott MacDonald)

• Winner: Neil Johnstone

Read more about Neil Johnstone’s career here.

Local Transport Project of the Year (Sponsored by Stantec)

• Winner: Bell Street Green Transport Hub – Dundee City Council
• Runner-up: Borders Greenway – Borders Greenway Steering Group and AtkinsRéalis

National Transport Project of the Year (Sponsored by Waterman Aspen)

• Winner: Clyde Metro Case for Investment Stage 1a – Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Glasgow City Council representing Glasgow City Region, Mott MacDonald, and Transport Scotland

Giving back and looking ahead

Guests also gave generously to this year’s chosen charity, Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS), raising over £2,360 on the night.

The evening concluded with a stunning acoustic set by Sarah Em and Reece, bringing a warm and memorable close to the night.

Thank you to our sponsors

A huge thank you to our 2025 sponsors:

AtkinsRealis, Mott MacDonald, Stantec, Systra, Waterman Aspen, Tracsis and RPS – your support made this celebration possible.

A heartfelt thank you to those who donated raffle prizes, including Grant Wilson Consultancy, StreetWise and the Radisson Blu Hotel.

And, thank you to all our guests for making it a night to remember. We look forward to welcoming you again in 2026!

Photos
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