Highways magazine has unveiled the Steering Group for the Highways Champions Awards 2026 in November - featuring some of the most well-respected figures in the sector from government and national bodies.
Having won the backing of National Highways, the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government and The Scottish Government, the Highways Champions Awards has already established a leading place in celebrating 'exceptional personal achievements and bravery in the UK roads sector'.
The event has also secured support from the leading trade bodies and associations including the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), the Road Surface Treatments Association, the Road Safety Markings Association, the Institute of Asphalt Technology, the Traffic Management Contractors Association (TMCA) and ADEPT, helping represent voices across both the public and private sectors.
The Steering Group brings together senior leaders and industry experts who will guide the Awards, ensuring the utmost integrity throughout:
- Mel Clarke OBE FCIHT, Director of Health, Safety & Wellbeing, National Highways
- David Denner, Highways Technology Manager, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Lyle Andrew, Chief Executive, Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
- Michael Hansford, CEO, Road Surface Treatments Association
- Rob Shearing, CEO, Road Safety Markings Association
- James Bailey, Chair of the Engineering Board, ADEPT and the Roads Board, UKRLG
- Greg Baldwin, Chair, TMCA
- Sandy Sykes, Executive Director, IAT
- Helen Blood, Director & Owner, Boundary Marketing
- Neil Levett, Director & Owner, Levett Business Services
- Sam Munslow, Founder, Blue Monkey Coaching
- Dom Browne, Editor, Highways Magazine
- Richard Castle, Publisher, Highways Magazine, Chair of the Steering Group,
Steering group chair, Helen Blood, said: ‘Anyone who knows me, knows how passionate I am about the highways sector and the people who deliver the work we do. I always say - nobody and nothing goes anywhere, safely, without what the sector delivers day and night, and the people are what make all of that happen.
'Along the way, we see acts of great kindness and bravery, hear new ideas and inspiring stories, and so much more. This event will enable all of this to be recognised and celebrated, for all the right reasons. So excited to be involved!'
You can find out more about the awards and register interest here (https://highwayschampions.co.uk/)
