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The Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards 2025

11 December 2025 | IET London: Savoy Place

This year’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year finalists have been announced!

At the ceremony on 11 December 2025 we will celebrate the achievements of women engineers everywhere, and then this year’s winners will be revealed.

You can register now to join what promises to be a spectacular evening. It’s free to attend.

Attend the ceremony

So much more than just a party; it’s the place to enjoy an evening of networking and connection with some of the brightest minds in engineering.

You will meet your peers and build your network.Get to know the finalists at a talk show-style panel session.

Discover how our sponsors promote and advocate for women in STEM careers. And enjoy some excellent food and drink in the setting of London’s most iconic river view.

Young Woman Engineer of the Year finalists

Jennifer Barry
Payload Systems Lead who has led UK delegations to international conventions on sustainability and the peaceful use of outer space.

Amy Dillon
Civil Engineer managing multi million pound infrastructure projects, Director of The Think Design Engineer Foundation and The Big Bridge reaching thousands of students with hands on workshops.

Rachel Hayden
Who manages multi-million pound infrastructure projects and connects students from around the world for community design projects.

Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices finalists

Rachel Donaghey 
Service Introduction Manager, committed to strategic improvements and ensuring operational safety in a 24/7 critical systems environment.

Nikkala Pokojski
Who has designed a full system architecture used by civil servants, while still an apprentice.

Watch last year's ceremony on demand

Awards