Entries close 20 July 2026
The prestigious annual CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year Award is one of the industry's most sought-after accolades. We are searching for determined graduates in the industry to share their stories.
Applicants must have completed their graduation within the past two years.ie on or after 31 July 2024.
- First Place: This years winner will enjoy a fully paid for trip to the ASHRAE Conference 2027.
- Second Place: £600 cash prize
- Third Place: £300 cash prize provided
What happens after I submit my entry:
The overall winner and runners up will be decided at the final that will take place during the afternoon and evening of 8 October 2025 in London,UK , where the shortlisted graduates will each present a 5 minute presentation on a relevant topic. The presentations will be made to a live audience (include the judging panel) in an auditorium.
- Presentation topic: "How should building services engineers evolve to actively shape AI's impact on ensuring a truly sustainable future?"
Download the "Prepare Your Entry" guide.
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Honoring graduates who are making a real impact in building services.
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Daikin
We’re proud to be the headline sponsor of the CIBSE 2026 Young Engineers Awards, supporting the next generation of industry talent. Daikin delivers sustainable, energy-efficient climate solutions and is driving the UK’s low-carbon transition with advanced heat pump technology and a commitment to net zero by 2050.
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CIBSE Patrons
Category Sponosr - Employer of the Year
CIBSE Patrons is a network of businesses who collaborate to give financial, technical and moral backing to a wide range of initiatives led by CIBSE. Members include consulting engineering practices, manufacturers, contractors, and trade bodies. The Patrons’ primary focus is on ‘nurturing talent’: they support a wide range of initiatives designed to attract, encourage and improve the recruitment, development, training and retention of engineers on behalf of the industry at large. This support ranges from the production of careers booklets, to the sponsorship of bursaries, and to their growing role as lead supporter of the CIBSE Young Engineers Awards.
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Georg Fischer
Category Sponsor - Undergraduate of the Year
GF has a rich history in industrial innovation since 1802, is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. GF delivers Excellence in Flow by providing essential products and solutions that enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids worldwide. The portfolio comprises of safe solutions for hot- and cold-water supply and control, noise-reducing wastewater systems, as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling.
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Swegon (Graduate of the Year)
Category Sponsor - Graduate of the Year
At Swegon, we believe that indoor environments should make people feel good within the spaces where they spend their time – and feel good within themselves. After all, around 90% of our time is spent indoors. It’s no exaggeration to say that our health, happiness and performance depend on it…. Which is why we engineer HVAC products that are not only highly energy efficient but also easy to combine into systems.
We do it to bring ambitious solutions to life, so that all stakeholders can enjoy the benefits of sustainable buildings. It’s also why Swegon products are designed to be easy to install and commission. And why they are built to last – because good health, happiness and performance should always be a long-term investment.
A true partner, we take responsibility for our role in every project and work to minimise lifecycle costs, reduce complexity and provide competent support – from project start to finish, and beyond. All to help deliver a flexible, health and safe HVAC solution that works exactly as desired. Every time.
Add it all up, and you get indoor environments that let people be at their best, today and tomorrow!
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BCIA
The Building Controls Industry Association is the UK's only association specifically for the building controls and automation sector. In addition to helping shape policy and legislation, the association drives quality standards through industry-leading training provision, raises awareness of how building controls can improve building performance, occupant well-being and help building owners net zero, and represents the industry's interests while supporting members and their employees.
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BESA
BESA (Building Engineering Services Association) is a UK-based trade organisation established in 1904, dedicated to advancing the building services industry. It represents contractors involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of engineering systems in the buildings, including HVAC, plumbing, and renewable energy solutions. BESA provides technical guidance, training, and certification schemes to promote excellence, safety, and sustainability across the sector. The association actively engaged in policy development, supporting its members with compliance, industry standards, and best practices. BESA is a trusted voice in the built environment, fostering innovation and collaboration to meet the challenges of modern construction and energy efficiency.
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