The Highways UK Excellence Awards celebrate the vital work that keeps the UK moving, making journeys safer, smoother, and greener, finding innovative ways to tackle complex challenges, and fostering collaboration across the sector to get things done. Above all, the awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary people behind these achievements whose dedication and vision drive the country’s infrastructure forward.
The organisers, Terrapinn, extend their thanks to the event’s sponsors, whose support makes this celebration of excellence possible: Buro Happold, Costain, McCann, Morson Edge, PACE-XL and Ringway.
Terrapinn also thank the prestigious panel of judges for their time, expertise, and careful evaluation of an exceptionally high standard of submissions.
Claudia Davidson, General Manager, Highways UK, said:
“We are proud to celebrate excellence once again and unite the sector to drive excellence. Highways UK extends its appreciation to every organisation and team who submitted an entry, with special recognition to all finalists and winners for their invaluable contributions to the highways industry.
“This year, we have worked in partnership with National Highways, adding the National Highways Chair’s Award, selected by Gareth Rhys-Williams in celebration of the entry that best demonstrates outstanding impact, collaboration and commitment to improving the UK road network.”
Highways UK Excellence Awards Winners 2026:
Safety & Wellbeing Award – Sponsored by McCann
• Winner: Kier – A417 Missing Link Project
Collaborative Delivery Award
• Winner: National Highways, GRAHAM, and Sweco – M25 J28 Project
Customer Excellence Award
• Winner: AtkinsRéalis, Wiltshire Council, and M Group – Salisbury Station Forecourt Project
Road Safety Award – Sponsored by Costain
• Winner: Jenoptik, GRAHAM, and National Highways – Speed Reduction across the A5, A47, and A120
Social & Community Impact Award
• Winner: M Group Transport – The Botley Bypass
Innovation Award – Sponsored by Ringway
• Winner: asBuilt IQ, Kier Group, and West Northamptonshire Council – VAULT AI Smart Scheduling
Sustainability Award – Sponsored by Buro Happold
• Winner: Ringway Infrastructure Services Ltd (NH Southwest M&R Division) – Almondsbury Sweeper Waste Recycling Initiative
Rising Star Award – Sponsored by Pace XL
• Winner: Brad Burr, Telent
Lifetime Achievement Award – Sponsored by Morson Edge
• Winner: Ewan Angus, Amey
National Highways Chair’s Award
A special recognition selected by the Chair of National Highways from all entries submitted across this year’s awards
• Winner: asBuilt IQ, Kier Group, and West Northamptonshire Council – VAULT AI Smart Scheduling
The next edition of the Highways UK Excellence Awards will take place on 26 October 2027, alongside Highways UK and Asphalt World UK on 26-27 October 2027.
(Pictures: Highways UK/Terrapin)
