Celebrating diversity in engineering

AFBE Gala & Awards 2025

Join us at the AFBE Awards 2025, a prestigious gala dinner celebrating the achievements, talent, and diversity within the UK engineering sector. This spectacular evening will bring together industry leaders, professionals, and inspiring talents for an unforgettable night of recognition and networking.

KEY DATES:
• Awards close: 30th June 2025
• Finalists announced:
September 2025
• AFBE Awards 2025:
November 6th 2025

KEY DATES:
• Awards close: 30th June 2025
• Finalists announced: September 2025
• AFBE Awards 2025: November 6th 2025

COUNTDOWN TO AFBE AWARDS 2025:

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COUNTDOWN TO AFBE AWARDS 2025:

Award Categories

STEM Champion of the Year

Young BME Professional of the Year

Mentor of the Year

BME Leader of the Year

Company of the Year

Entrepreneur of the Year

Ethnicity ERG of the Year

Special Appreciation Award

AFBE-UK Volunteer of the Year

Principal Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

About the Event

This grand gala dinner, set to take place on Thursday, 6th November 2025 at P&J Live in Aberdeen, offers an evening of fine dining, inspirational stories, and industry networking. Enjoy a three-course meal, engaging speeches, and entertainment, all while celebrating the incredible contributions of individuals and organisations that are making a real difference in engineering.

Join us for an evening of inspiration, fine dining, and impactful connections that will leave you energised to drive change within the industry.

Date and venue

Date: 6th November, 2025, 6PM
Venue: P&J Live Aberdeen
Address: E Burn Rd, Aberdeen AB21 9FX

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