A £1,000 cash prize is presented to a young person who can demonstrate achievement and enthusiasm in welding, joining, or materials engineering at an early stage of their career. Runners‑up will each receive a £100 voucher in recognition of their commitment to the competition. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your technical talent and stand out in your field.

Submissions must relate directly to welding and joining technologies. Examples of suitable submission types include:

• Research project (e.g. PhD)
• Development of a new or improved welding process/procedure, furthering the technology
• Case study about a specific problem that you solved within your company or for a client
• Evidence of supporting larger scale industry projects (e.g. joint industry projects, collaboratives

Open exclusively to current members of The Welding Institute, this award offers a valuable chance to gain industry visibility and be recognised by leading experts.