Now in their second year the awards, sponsored by Baxi Commercial Division, recognise innovation in developing engineers of the future, and seek to reward those organisations which proactively champion young people in the industry.

Rob Manning, CIBSE President said: ‘For our industry to be successful in meeting our targets we must attract the brightest and best to the industry and retain them. To do so needs the pledge of support from our industry leaders. These awards reward those who are supporting and encouraging young talent, and allow those organisations shortlisted to cement their reputation as a champion of young engineers.'

Also speaking at the event, Keith Clarke, CEO of Atkins highlighted the challenge faced by the industry to meet the UK and global emissions targets stressing that this would only happen because of engineers. He said: ‘The UK has the
best engineering reputation in the world. It's an opportunity and time to relish and a time when engineering can come to the fore.'

Each of the winning companies showed particular commitment to championing young people in the building services engineering industry, and in supporting them in employment and in education.

Arup won the award in the large company category, and was recognised for their commitment to supporting and maintaining young engineers despite difficult economic conditions. Imtech Aqua Ltd won the medium company
category, with a strong all round submission, in particular that 30% of engineering staff were developed through their own company, as well as being active in the community and local schools. IMA Cooling Systems took the small company
trophy, with their sophisticated and tailored training programme and their all round submission which was seen to be particularly impressive for a company of their size.

IMA Cooling Systems also won the overall category of ‘Champion of Champions'.Richard Corby, Service Manager at IMA Cooling Systems said: ‘We are proud of
what we've achieved in the last 10 years at IMA and recognise the continued
need for young engineers to come through the company and be supported.'

The winners, which were announced last night at an event in City Hall, each
received a trophy and £1,000 of CIBSE training vouchers.

Each of the runners up, Anderson Green Ltd, CBG Consultants Ltd and Parsons
Brinckerhoff (Asia) Limited, were also commended for their commitment to
supporting young engineers across the industry.

Shortlisted companies

Small company category:
Anderson Green Ltd
IMA Cooling Systems

Medium company category:
CBG Consultants Ltd
Imtech Aqua Ltd

Large company category:
Arup