| Socital Impact Award

Non-entry award

All entries, across every category, will be automatically considered for this award, given at the discretion of our Awards judges and Awards Steering Group. 
 
In each existing entry, our judges will be looking for projects/programmes or individuals that demonstrate a positive impact on the broader community, economy, or environment beyond its/their immediate objectives. It encompasses long-term value creation through stakeholder engagement, ethical decision-making, innovation and sustainability.
 
Because all entries are automatically put forward for this award, there is no need to submit any additional material to ensure your entry is included. The judges will purely use the written submissions to choose their finalists and the winner, who will be announced on the night. 
 
Finalists will be announced at the same time as other category finalists. Winner will be announced at the awards ceremony.

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Congratulations and good luck to all our finalists...

Miles Allibone-Dover is a disciplined, ambitious project management apprentice, committed to continuous learning and delivering impactful projects properly.

He has secured £35k+ in funding for social value initiatives, met with stakeholders—including MPs and local communities—and advocated for apprenticeships through media features, workshops, and school visits. His leadership extends to organising early talent socials and chairing meetings as a nominated regional representative. Passionate about professional development, he has sought and undertaken additional training in CDM, Carbon management and more. 

To conclude, Miles demonstrates breadth, depth, and a commitment to advancing project management excellence within National Highways and beyond.

Takwa Bosnina is a First-Class Civil Engineering graduate from London South Bank University.

Her academic excellence includes a dissertation on the circular economy in construction. Beyond academics, she served as Course Representative and Student Ambassador, advocating for student engagement and accessibility. Professionally, she has gained experience in planning and project controls at Skanska and 1stCurve, contributing to major infrastructure projects.

With a growing skill set in leadership, technical analysis, and problem-solving, she is further developing her expertise in project management.

Dr Jennifer Davies is Director of Studies for the MSc Project Management programme at the University of Liverpool.

She has worked alongside her departmental colleagues to achieve APM academic accreditation and developed a wide range of industry partnerships, enhancing student employability and curriculum relevance.

Her innovative use of AI in higher education has been recognised by national awards, including from the British Academy of Management. She continues to champion experiential learning through initiatives such as the Airbus Project Management AI Challenge and APM Challenge mentoring. Her work bridges academic learning and industry practice, equipping students with real-world project management skills.

My dissertation explores how psychological safety enhances project success by fostering open communication, risk management, and leadership effectiveness.

In NHS Wales, I found that psychologically safe teams collaborate better, innovate more, and proactively address project risks key drivers of successful project delivery. These insights provide project professionals with a framework to build trust, improve decision-making, and drive sustainable outcomes. By integrating psychological safety into leadership practices, project managers can enhance resilience, stakeholder engagement, and adaptability, ensuring projects thrive in complex environments.

This research empowers the profession with actionable strategies to create high-performing, learning-driven teams across industries.