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Highways Magazine is proud to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated Highways Awards 2025, celebrating the individuals, teams, and organisations making a real difference across the UK’s highways sector. With an unprecedented number of entries this year, the challenging part was selecting the best of the best as the standard of entries was so high. The full list of finalists is now live – a huge congratulations to everyone who made it through in such an exceptionally competitive year!

https://www.highwaysawards.co.uk/attend/2025-finalists/

With entries submitted across 20 award categories, the 2025 shortlist reflects an extraordinary range of achievements from across the highways sector. From innovative uses of digital technology to community-focused travel schemes, the quality and breadth of this year’s submissions is testament to the industry’s continued ambition and excellence.

With finalists from many of the major contractors (including Mott McDonald and Balfour Beatty) and mass support from supply chain partners, and representation from local councils from across the UK (from the north, Angus Council to the south, Richmond Brough Council), along with entries from National Highways and TfL, the full list of finalists is more impressive than ever: Highways Awards 2025 – Finalists

“It’s incredible to see just how many submissions there are and I think it’s a testament to the quality of the awards ceremony that people really want to be part of this and want to celebrate success in our sector. The level of innovation for these entries is super high – boundaries are being pushed and new ideas are genuinely transforming the highways landscape.” said Head Judge Katharine Kelly, from the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

Dom Browne, Editor of Highways Magazine, added: “The competition for the Highways Awards is always fierce but this year was truly something special. The remarkable projects, technical innovation and outstanding individuals showcased across our finalists this year show an industry with an incredibly exciting future ahead of it. Every single one of our finalists should feel incredibly proud to have made a very tough cut.”

This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Gabby Logan, one of the country’s best-known sports presenters. Gabby has fronted flagship programmes including Inside Sport, Final Score, and coverage of major events like the FA Cup, Olympics, and Rugby World Cup.

She brings her signature warmth and professionalism to what promises to be a memorable evening.

The event takes place on 23 September 2025 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London, and tickets are now available with an early rate expiring on 25th July. For more information about attending or sponsoring the event, visit www.highwaysawards.co.uk.

Sponsors for the Highways Awards 2025 include: AtkinsRéalis, Associated Asphalt Contracting Ltd, FM CONWAY, GW Highways, Highway Care, Holcim, Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), Kier, Re‑Flow, RSMA, Stabilised Pavements, Waterman Aspen, WJ Goup, JM Clark, Trinity Surfacing, Highways Traffic Management. Their continued support ensures this event remains a flagship celebration of excellence in highways.