b'Member News March 2024 7AwardsWhos making wavescohort of former recipients. Professor Paulraj, 2023 Faraday Medal winner.in their career? This award has motivated me and built my confidence Nominations are open for our 2024to engage with different volunteer roles, both locally Achievement Awardsand internationally, to have a positive effect on people, Were looking for incredibleWinning is about much morecommunities and society.Charlotte Huntley, 2022 Engineering and engineers, scientists andthan the award; it can boostThilini Wasundara, 2019 PaulTechnology Technician winnertechnologists, amazingcareers, promote companies,Fletcher Medal winner. which come with a monetary apprentices and technicians,and inspire others intoprize. Our three Apprentice and and inspirational volunteersengineering. Imagine what itWe have multiple categoriesTechnician Awards recognise who are making waves acrosswould mean to someone youto celebrate individualthe amazing contributions of our industry.know. but dont just takeachievements, regardlesspeople in technical support roles, our word for it: of career stage or industry.apprentices, or Armed Forces Our Achievement Medalstechnicians whove demonstrated I was overwhelmingly proudinclude the prestigiousexceptional commitment and to be nominated, especiallyFaraday and Mountbattenmade an impact.being so early in my career!Medals for established career Charlotte Huntley, 2022professionals; the VolunteerTheres no better way to Engineering and TechnologyMedal; plus three medals forrecognise engineering excellence. Technician winner. early career professionalsSo, who could you nominate?The Faraday Medal is such an honour. I am humbled to beFind out more and nominate today viaProfessor Paulraj, 2023 Faraday Medal winner included in this distinguishedtheiet.org/achievement. Nominations close 13 May 2024.Celebrating excellence and innovation in engineeringThe 2023 IET Excellence and Innovation Awards celebratedBuilding on the resounding success ofvisionary individuals and teams who are shaping the future.last years event, the 2024 Excellence and Innovation Awards will open for entries The ceremony, held at the Glasgow Science Centre, highlightedthis April. This is a unique opportunity the exceptional contributions of engineers using science andfor engineers, innovators, and industry technology to address humanitys most pressing challenges.professionals to showcase their exceptional work and gain well-deserved recognition Highlights included Robertfor their contributions to the field. Bamber from Tokamak Energy,This year, we are co-locating with the winning Chief Engineer of theIET Engineers in Society Awards, which Year for championing equality,celebrate teamwork and collaboration diversity, and inclusion inin the engineering workspace. The joint engineering and Cyanoskin,ceremony will take place in Birmingham a living paint that efficientlyin October.absorbs CO2 and helps to combat the negative environmental impacts of urbanisation, beingFor a full list of the 2023 winners, awarded the Net Zero andand to learn more about entering for Climate Action Award. 2023 Excellence and Innovation winners 2024, visit theiet.org/innovation'