The CIBSE Silver Medal recognises corporate grade members who have made outstanding contributions to CIBSE and the building services engineering industry over many years. These recipients have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and service in advancing our profession.
Congratulations to this year's Silver Medallists:
CIBSE Silver Medal 2025 Winners
Stanley Chow
CEng FCIBSE
As Chair of the CIBSE Hong Kong Region for two consecutive terms (2017/18 to 2018/19 sessions), Stanley's visionary guidance propelled the branch forward. Since that, Stanley remains a steadfast pillar of support, actively driving the branch's ongoing growth, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and global outreach, ensuring CIBSE's relevance in Hong Kong's dynamic landscape.
As a dedicated and respected engineer in Hong Kong, Stanley has made indelible contributions to Hong Kong's engineering sector. His expertise in building services, fire safety, and smart systems has enhanced has been well recognised. Stanley exemplifies technical excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, elevating the profession's impact on sustainable development.
Stanley's legacy of service, innovation, and mentorship embodies CIBSE's core values. Heartfelt congratulations—may this Silver Medal inspire continued excellence!
Farah Naz
CEng FCIBSE
A Fellow of CIBSE and a leading sustainability professional, Farah has over 20 years of international experience across the UK, USA, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Her association with CIBSE began in 2010 in the UK, and she has since become a long-standing and active volunteer across regions.
In the UAE, she has held several leadership roles, including Chair of the CIBSE UAE Chapter Chair of WIBSE, and currently serves as the Chapter’s Sustainability Liaison Officer. Globally, she has contributed as an elected Council Member and has sat on the CIBSE Nominations Panel.
Farah is Global Climate Director for SJ Group, based in UAE, covering a major portfolio across the Middle East and Asia. Prior to that she was the Director of Climate and Sustainability Advisory at AECOM Middle East. Her work includes landmark projects such as COP28 Carbon Neutral Delivery, Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion, and Net Zero strategies for cities across Saudi Arabia. Her advocacy has consistently placed building services engineering at the heart of the global climate conversation.
Farah is also a passionate mentor, guiding young engineers through CIBSE, WIBSE, and the Emirates Green Building Council. She exemplifies technical excellence, climate leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing the mission and values of CIBSE worldwide.
Antony Ownsworth
FCIBSE FSLL
A dedicated member of CIBSE Scotland for over 35 years, Tony has served as Regional Chair in 1990 and has since remained a driving force in both regional and national activities. As a long-time representative of the Society of Light and Lighting in Scotland, and SLL President in 2007, his leadership has been instrumental in promoting excellence in lighting.
He pioneered the SLL Masterclasses, delivering expert knowledge across the UK, and has been the key organiser of the annual Jonathan Speirs Memorial Lecture. Most recently, he helped deliver the inaugural SLL conference on ‘Retrofit and Remanufacturing’ in March, contributing to crucial industry discourse.
Tony has also been a mentor to many future CIBSE and YEN committee members, fostering professional growth in the next generation of leaders in our industry. His formation of a local regional committee to promote SLL has led to increased engagement and membership growth.
Respected by his peers, his long-standing contributions reflect his passion and commitment, while his humility and meticulous professionalism underscore his honourable nature and influence within the building services and lighting communities.
Richard Peters
FCIBSE
Dr Peters is a globally respected authority in vertical transportation and creator of Elevate, the world’s leading elevator traffic simulation software.
As Managing Director of Peters Research and a long-standing Visiting Professor at the University of Northampton, Dr Peters has made an indelible mark on both industry and academia. A Fellow of both the IET and CIBSE, his contributions include shaping CIBSE Guide D, co-founding the Lift and Escalator Symposium, and leading the launch of the new Society of Vertical Transportation.
With decades of service on the CIBSE Lifts Group Executive panel and a legacy of mentoring future engineers, Dr Peters exemplifies the values of our Institution. This Silver Medal celebrates his outstanding service and transformative impact.