The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) has officially opened entries for the 2026 CIHT Awards, inviting organisations across the highways and transportation sector to showcase their outstanding work.
The CIHT Awards celebrate innovation, impact and excellence across the sector. Entries are free, open to any organisation worldwide, and welcome projects of any size and scale. Whether a CIHT partner or not, whether the entrant is a member or non member, all are encouraged to take part.
Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said: “The CIHT Awards are a unique opportunity for organisations to demonstrate their innovation, commitment and contribution to the future of highways and transportation.”
“The sector is evolving rapidly, and we know incredible work is happening in every corner of the UK and internationally. These awards shine a light on that work, celebrate the people behind it, and help raise standards across the profession. I strongly encourage organisations of all sizes to enter and share their achievements.”
Why Enter the CIHT Awards?
Entrants gain access to an unparalleled range of benefits:
- Showcase excellence to a global audience of senior leaders, decision makers and influencers.
- Stand out through extensive PR and brand building opportunities.
- Tell your organisation’s story, with a platform designed to highlight achievements and impact.
- Gain independent recognition from respected expert judges drawn from across the sector.
- Enhance organisational reputation, signalling quality and capability to clients, investors and strategic bodies.
- Boost staff motivation and pride, by celebrating the people behind the work.
- Attract new talent, with award recognition acting as a powerful recruitment tool.
And even more:
- Every entry will be considered for inclusion in CIHT events, activities and thought leadership.
- Every winner will be featured on the CIHT website, social channels, Transportation Professional magazine and will receive branded assets for tenders and promotional use.
Available Categories – including the Bus Centre of Excellence Awards (BCoE) 2026
Innovation & Engineering
- Infrastructure Award
- Product of the Year Award
- Technology and Digital Transformation Award
- Research Award
- Resilience Award
People, Professionalism & Leadership
- Transportation Professional of the Year Award
- Team of the Year Award
- Emerging Bus Professional (BCoE)
- Bus Person of the Year (BCoE)
Safety, Wellbeing & Inclusive Practice
- Road Safety Award
- Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Environment, Places & Sustainability
- Creating Better Places Award
- Decarbonisation Award
- Sustainability Award
Collaboration & Partnership
- Collaboration Award
- Bus Initiative of the Year (BCoE)
Entry Information
- Free to enter
- Open to all organisations working in highways, transportation and infrastructure
- No project too big or too small
- Entries accepted from any location
- Entries may be submitted by CIHT members or non members
- Projects may be entered into multiple suitable categories
- Organisations may enter multiple eligible projects in the same category
- Judged by impartial industry experts with a diversity of experience and perspectives
How to Enter
All entries must be submitted through the online entry portal.
Key Dates
- Entries Open: 5 January 2026
- Entry Deadline: 20 February 2026
- Shortlist Announced: w/c 23 March 2026
- Awards Ceremony: 17 June 2026
For more information or to enter, visit here.
