Nominations now open for Top 50 Women in Engineering Awards 2026

25/02/2026

The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has launched its search for the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) Awards 2026, which honour the exceptional contributions of women engineers across all disciplines. 

This year’s theme, ‘Engineering Intelligence’, focuses on how human creativity and technological innovation combine to solve complex challenges and drive inclusive progress.

Nominations are open until Friday 27 March 2026 and engineers, employers and colleagues are encouraged to put forward outstanding women who deserve recognition. 

The Top 50 Women in Engineering Awards shine a spotlight on the incredible talent, dedication and impact of women in the field. By celebrating human creativity and technological innovation, the awards aim to inspire future generations and drive greater diversity in engineering. 

Nominations are open to women engineers across all sectors and disciplines and must be submitted by Friday 27 March 2026. The winners will be announced on Tuesday 23 June 2026.

To submit a nomination or find out more about the awards, visit: www.wes.org.uk/we50-awards