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Nominate someone for a YRP Award
Nominate someone for a YRP Award

 


The Awards

In order to recognise the achievements of talented and passionate professionals at varying stages of their careers, YRP presents eight awards in the following categories:

 

 

Young Rail Personality
of the Year

For an outstanding contribution to the rail industry during the last 12 months.

The nominee can be anyone who is in the first 10 years of their railway career.

    This award is for the individual using their platform to show the wider society all the railway has to offer. This individual has to have promoted, developed or inspired those within/outside of the rail industry in the framework of YRPs values. Attempting to represent the railway as a whole at a national level. The award is for an individual who is highly valued within the vast rail industry- someone who embodies this message with their own personal flair, enthusiasm in all that they do.

    This award will be decided on the night from our shortlisted nominees via an audience vote!

2024 Winner:
Tom Jerrard (BTTC Infrastructure Ltd)

2025 Shortlisted Nominees:
Harry Bateman (Alstom)
Luke Farley (Great Western Railway)
Fatma Fraser (Great Western Railway)
Richmond Gordon (First Rail Consultancy)
Siraz Islam (c2c Trenitalia)
Nadia McKnight (London North Eastern Railway)
Lewis Middleton (Alstom)
Kelsey Pasfield (c2c Trenitalia)
Phoebe Turner (Alstom)
Eleanor Wills (Great Western Railway)

Distinguished Service
Award

For an outstanding contribution to the rail industry during the last 12 months.

The nominee can be anyone who exhibits the following criteria.

  • Commitment to the rail industry – showing passion and enthusiasm.
  • Leadership – acting as a role model and leading by example.
  • Teamwork – effectively managing relationships and stakeholders.
  • Inspiring others – commitment to engaging the next generation.
  • Achievement – making a difference and delivering results.


    • Our most distinguished accolade, the Distinguished Service Award, is bestowed upon an individual who has made a profound, positive, and lasting impact on the rail industry and the Young Rail Professionals community.

    This category acknowledges an individual who has reached the zenith of their career by making a substantial and remarkable contribution to the railway industry. This could be through a singular monumental effort or a consistent series of activities over an extended period.

2024 Winner:
Gareth Dennis (Systra)
 
2025 Shortlisted Nominees:
David Bassett (Network Rail)
Barry Calder (Alstom)
Mark Calvert (Network Rail)
Colin Lea (Transport for Wales)
Daniel Ridler (Alstom)

Young Rail Professional
of the Year

For an outstanding contribution to the rail industry during the last 12 months.

The nominee can be anyone who is in the first 10 years of their railway career.

  • Commitment to the rail industry – showing passion and enthusiasm.
  • Leadership – acting as a role model and leading by example.
  • Teamwork – effectively managing relationships and stakeholders.
  • Inspiring others – commitment to engaging the next generation.
  • Achievement – making a difference and delivering results.
2024 Winner:
Asher Thomas (Network Rail)

2025 Shortlisted Nominees:
Henry Bateman (Alstom)
Rumbi Chiparamandu (AtkinsRéalis)
Anastasia Evans Cleary (TXM Consult)
Alastair Hutton (TransPennine Express)
Jessica Newcombe (Amey)
Matthew Nicholson (c2c Trenitalia)
Sophie Rainbow (Network Rail)
Michael Rose (Transport for Wales)
Yasha Siddiqui (Alstom)
Carys Thomas (Great Western Railway)

Young Rail Professionals’ Apprentice
of the Year

In recognition of the talent and outstanding commitment of a rail industry apprentice.

Currently undertaking an apprenticeship or completed within the last 12 months.

  • Commitment to the rail industry – showing passion and enthusiasm.
  • Teamwork – effectively work with others to build strong relationships.
  • Commitment to vocational learning – strong work ethic and exceptional progress.
  • Inspiring others – high potential role model and ambassador for apprenticeships.
  • Achievement – outstanding performance beyond the framework requirements.
2024 Winner:
George Cullin-Moir (Network Rail)

2025 Shortlisted Nominees:
Joe Dodman (Motion)
Molly Giffard (Great Western Railway)
Erin Godfrey (c2c Trenitalia)
Matthew Johnston (Arup)
Shauna Jones (Transport for Wales)
Lucy Lightbown (TransPennine Express)
Niamh McKeating (Alstom)
Becca Phoenix (Transport for Wales)
Mason Reeve (TXM Consult)
Aaron Robinson (Amey)
Paige Stallard (Alstom)
Gabriela Twardowska (Alstom)
 

Young Rail Professionals’ Mentor
of the Year

Making a positive impact on the development of an individual or group.

Making a positive impact on the development of an individual or group.

  • Commitment – providing continuing guidance to young people.
  • Supporting – helping people overcome personal and professional challenges.
  • Knowledge sharing – sharing knowledge, understanding and experiences.
  • Values and respect – willingness to listen and support mentees preferences.
  • Inspiring– providing encouragement, motivation and developing confidence.
2024 Winner:
Mohammed Al-Sharif (VolkerFitzpatrick)

2025 Shortlisted Nominees:
Ajitesh Bihari (Hitachi Rail STS)
Edward Bilson (Infinitive Group)
Alexander Finlayson (TXM Consult)
Russell Lipscombe (TXM Consult)
Alina-Florentina Lixandru (AtkinsRéalis)
Charlene Lawton (First Rail Consultancy)
Huey Lee (Amey)
Mario Ramos Garcia (Aegis)
Simon Rhoden (Amey)
 Maro Sakpere (Govia Thameslink Railway)


Young Rail Professionals’ Employer
of the Year (SME)

In recognition of an employer who has demonstrated commitment to the next generation of railway professionals within their organisation and in the rail industry.

The nominee can be any company or organisation. Note: Judges will take into account the size of company. Please state the approximate number of employees within your application (e.g., less than 50,50-250, 250+).

  • Supporting (internal to company) – devised a range of organisational policies and practices to support early career’s progression.
  • Inspiring (external to company) – inspiring and securing the future talent of the UK railway industry. Examples may include campaigning at schools/colleges, encouraging alternative career paths (e.g., ex. Armed forces), supporting YRP & their events, and/or other campaigns to support the next generation of railway professionals.
  • Inclusive – Taken proactive steps to embed an inclusive culture, specifically towards early careers retention within their organisation and/or the rail industry. Demonstrating a willingness to listen and support young professionals, helping them to overcome their personal and professional challenges.
  • Knowledge sharing– sharing knowledge, understanding and experiences with other organisations, clients and/or suppliers.
2024 Winner:
Tilt Consulting

2025 Shortlisted Nominees:
First Rail Consultancy
Infinitive Group
JNCTION
Nextec Engineering

Young Rail Professionals’ Employer
of the Year

In recognition of an employer who has demonstrated commitment to the next generation of railway professionals within their organisation and in the rail industry.

The nominee can be any company or organisation. Note: Judges will take into account the size of company. Please state the approximate number of employees within your application (e.g., less than 50,50-250, 250+).

  • Supporting (internal to company) – devised a range of organisational policies and practices to support early career’s progression.
  • Inspiring (external to company) – inspiring and securing the future talent of the UK railway industry. Examples may include campaigning at schools/colleges, encouraging alternative career paths (e.g., ex. Armed forces), supporting YRP & their events, and/or other campaigns to support the next generation of railway professionals.
  • Inclusive – Taken proactive steps to embed an inclusive culture, specifically towards early careers retention within their organisation and/or the rail industry. Demonstrating a willingness to listen and support young professionals, helping them to overcome their personal and professional challenges.
  • Knowledge sharing– sharing knowledge, understanding and experiences with other organisations, clients and/or suppliers.
2024 Winner:
Siemens Mobility

2025 Shortlisted Nominees:
AtkinsRéalis
c2c Trenitalia
Great Western Railway
Network Rail
Telent
Transpennine Route Upgrade
Transport for Wales
TXM Consult
WSP
 

Young Rail Professionals’
Volunteer
of the Year

Making a positive impact within the YRP volunteering community, truly demonstrating YRP’s core values.

The nominee can be anyone who has been a YRP volunteer during the last 12 months*(*Not including the Directors within Chair’s Office)

  • Commitment– showing passion and enthusiasm in supporting the future generation of rail professionals.
  • Leadership – showing proactivity, acts as a role model and leads by example.
  • Collaborative – effectively collaborating with others to build strong relationships.
  • Inclusive – Providing help, encouragement, motivation to others, creating an inclusive and fun environment.
  • Achievement– outstanding performance beyond the framework requirements. Making a difference and delivering results.
2024 Winner:
Adam Sergent (Network Rail)

2024 Shortlisted Nominees:
Olabode Ariyo (Siemens Mobility)
Hannah Crookall (TXM Consult)
Molly Crowther (Amey)
Henry Key (Telent)
Olive Lau (AEGIS)
Kelly Lo (Tilt Consulting)
Louis Moore (AtkinsRéalis)
Carolina Rojas Villalba (Egis)
Connacht Sheffield (TXM Consult)
Katie Williams (Transport for Wales)
   

Why nominate someone?

As part of our mission to promote, inspire and develop young individuals working within the rail sector, it is crucial to commend the contributions and achievements of the young professionals who are driving the industry forward. Through the Young Rail Professional Awards, YRP is looking to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated commitment to the railway industry, be it via their outstanding ability, inspiring others or simply doing something extraordinary.

Acknowledgement of the accomplishments of young people and inspirational mentors within in the rail industry is vital to support the continued drive for excellence within the rail industry.

(And you get a nice trophy for winning)

Nomination Process

How to Enter

Nominations for the 2025 Awards will open on Friday 25th October 2024 and will close on Wednesday 18th December 2024

For any questions or queries relating to the YRP awards please contact our dedicated Awards Committee on awards@youngrailpro.com

 

Nomination Rules

Nominees do not need to be YRP members.

A person can only be nominated for one award.

YRP committee members can not be nominated for any awards.*The exception is Young Rail Professionals' Volunteer of the Year

When submitting your reasons for nomination, please think about the award criteria outlined above and keep to a maximum of 400 words.

 

Winner Selection

  1. All nominations entered will be reviewed by a panel of YRP members from the executive and/or annual dinner committee, and a shortlist for each category selected.
  2. The shortlist will then be reviewed by a judging panel made up of leading rail representatives from YRP’s corporate platinum members and our award sponsor. The judging panel will select the finalists for each category .
  3. The winners for each category will be announced at the annual dinner & awards. We encourage all shortlisted and finalists to join us!

YRP will hold the final decision on those who are successfully selected as the shortlist, finalists and winners.

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