Highways Impact Awards2027
2027 categories

The awards

Fourteen categories, all free to enter. Four finalists in each, plus a highly commended on the night.

01

Major Project of the Year

Shaping the Network

Schemes over £10m delivered safely, on programme and with real benefit to road users.

02

Local Impact Award

The Scheme That Mattered

Smaller and local schemes that solved a real problem for a community.

03

The Alliance Award

Built on Partnership

A joint entry from a contractor and its client or partners.

04

Innovation Award

Breaking New Ground

A new product, process or idea with a measured benefit.

05

The Duty of Care Award

Looking After Our Own

Health, safety and wellbeing for the people who build and maintain our roads.

06

The Apprentice Award

One to Watch

An apprentice already making a difference, nominated by their employer.

07

Crew of the Year

Stronger Together

Day and night crews delivering safely, on time and as a team.

08

The Engine Room Award

Behind Every Success

The office and support teams who keep the business running.

09

The Greener Highways Award

Driving Down Carbon

Measured carbon reduction and sustainability on the network.

10

Beyond the Tarmac

Leaving a Legacy

Social value, community and charity work that leaves something behind.

11

Keeping Britain Moving

Putting Road Users First

Keeping road users informed, safe and moving through works and incidents.

12

SME of the Year

Small Firm, Big Impact

Companies with fewer than 250 staff punching above their weight.

13

Client of the Year

The Best to Work With

The client contractors most want to work for. Nominated by their supply chain.

14

The Lifetime Award

A Career That Shaped the Road

A career that changed the industry. Chosen by the judging panel.