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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

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

Farah Naz

Global Climate Advisory Director - SJ Group

Farah Naz is the Global Climate Advisory Director at SJ Group, leading the firm's climate advisory offering and driving strategic climate action through low-carbon, resilient, and people-focused solutions for cities, infrastructure, and communities. A multi-award-winning climate change strategist, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Architect, and Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Farah brings over 20 years of international experience across the US, UK, Southeast Asia, and the MENA region.

Farah has led sustainability for landmark projects including the Museum of the Future (UAE), Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion (UAE), Louvre Abu Dhabi (UAE), and Bee'ah Headquarters (UAE), and was Technical Director for COP28, driving carbon-neutral delivery for the UAE COP28 Team and UNFCCC.

She is a LEED and WELL Accredited Professional, Verified Research Expert with the Dubai Future Foundation, and co-author of Net Zero City (UAE/UK), a multidisciplinary framework for achieving net zero, and Mission Zero (UAE), a children's book promoting climate awareness. Farah's work has earned awards such as Influential Woman of the Year 2024 (UAE) and Green Consultant of the Year 2023 (UAE). She continues to advance climate-responsive design and systems thinking across global cities and infrastructure.

 

 

 

Antony Ownsworth

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

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.

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