WE50

Top 50 Women in Engineering: Current and Former Apprentices
​The Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50), founded by the Women's Engineering Society in 2016, is a UK awards event linked to International Women in Engineering Day: a global celebration of women in engineering that takes place on 23 June each year.

The WE50 raises awareness of the skills shortage facing the industry, highlighting the huge discrepancy between the number of men vs. women currently in engineering professions. ​We aim to change perceptions, encouraging young women to consider engineering as a viable and rewarding career.  The theme in 2019 is 'Apprentices' and we will be awarding the Top 50 Women who are either currently serving as apprentices or have previously been in an apprenticeship within an engineering or related role.
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***Nominations now open*** 

​Nominations are now open for the WE50 2019. Please click on the button below to be taken to the online form where you can nominate yourself or a colleague
If you have any questions about the nominations process please contact inwed@wes.org.uk. 
Key dates for your diary
​8 March 2019 – nominations open
8 April 2019 – nominations close
Beginning of May 2019 – winners contacted
Friday 21 June - Monday 24 June 2019 – winners receive awards at a WES INWED event and awards ceremony
The WE50 awards celebration from 2018 - 'Returners and Transferrers'
WE50 awards in previous years have included:
​2018 – Returners and Transferrers
2017 – Under 35
2016 – the inaugural Top 50 Women in Engineering
Hints & tips on writing a great awards application

The Women's Engineering Society has an insightful guide compiled by our previous award judges on what makes a great winning entry. Visit the guide here
Coming soon...

Interviews with previous WE50 winners about their experiences as a result of being selected as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering!...
2019 Nominations Criteria
The criteria this year are as follows 

​Essential Criteria – all nominees must satisfy these:​
  • A woman
  • A current apprentice in an engineering or allied sector/discipline OR
  • A former apprentice in an engineering or allied sector/discipline, still working in engineering or allied sector/discipline or in engineering research
  • Nominations welcome at all career stages
  • The Nominee must be based in the UK
 
Desirable Criteria:
  • Working in a technical role
  • Achieving beyond what would normally be expected
  • Supporting other women
  • Acting as an advocate for women in work and in STEM
  • Acting as an advocate for women in apprenticeships
  • Having an impact on the practice of engineering or allied sector/discipline from a technical perspective
  • Having an impact on culture and working practices in industry, academia or education
  • Having an impact on policy and government
Attend the WES Centenary Fundraising Dinner, 21 June at the Waldorf Hilton, London. Our guest speaker on the night is a TV personality and former WE50 winner, plus we will be celebrating 100 years of WES whilst raising funds for the mentoring of engineering apprentices. ​
​More details
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is now in its sixth year. Held each year on 23 June the day is a global celebration of women in engineering. We encourage everyone to participate and think of ways to encourage the next generation of female engineers. 
​www.inwed.org.uk
The Women's Engineering Society (WES) is a professional network of women engineers, scientists and technologists. Membership can expand your network, give you access to tools to improve your employability and help support other women in engineering professions.
www.wes.org.uk
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