Highways is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Highways Awards, the sector's largest and most prestigious social event.
With more nominations this year than ever before, all of our finalists should feel incredibly proud. However, the judges felt these winners stood out in a very competitive crowd.
For all those who attended, you may be able to find yourself here in our photo gallery from the night.
Active Travel Scheme of the Year
Sponsored by Waterman Aspen
Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
Best Use of New Technology Award
Sponsored by Coeval
Bridge Project of the Year
Digital Transformation and AI Award
Sponsored by Norse Group
Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Award
Sponsored by Huyton Asphalt
Highways Partnership of the Year
Sponsored by WJ
Line Marking and Street Design Award
Sponsored by the Road Safety Marketing Association (RSMA)
Major Project Award (Above £10 million)
Sponsored by SPL
Operational Team of the Year
Sponsored by Associated Asphalt
Product of the Year
Project Team of the Year
Sponsored by Associated Asphalt
Road Safety Scheme of the Year
Sponsored by FCL
Small Project of the Year (Under £10 million)
Steve Berry Highways Authority Innovation Award
Sponsored by AtkinsRéalis
Worker and Site Safety Initiative Award
Sponsored by Traffic Group Signals
Michael Conway MBE Community Leaders Award
Sponsored by FM Conway
Sustainability Innovation of the Year Award
Sponsored by JCB
Sustainable Project of the Year Award
Sponsored by JCB
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by Kier
The Special Merit Award.
The Special Merit Award is awarded to the project that the judges felt stood out above all the other winners. The best of the best.
Sponsored by
