Prizes & Awards

The British Geotechnical Association awards and hosts several awards and prizes to recognise excellence and achievements in geotechnical engineering.

Prizes nominated by the BGA or ICE

Several prestigious awards are awarded based on nominations by the BGA and ICE. Further information on these prizes can be found on the individual pages below:

Prizes nominated by BGA Members

The following prizes and awards are open to nomination by BGA members. Details of each award, with eligibility criteria and application processes can be found on the individual pages below. Applications should be made via the form on the relevant page of the BGA website.

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