CECA SOUTH WEST ANNUAL LUNCH AND AWARDS EVENT – FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER 2026
We are delighted to announce the CECA South West Lunch and Awards event will take place on Friday 2 October 2026 at The Grand Hotel, Torquay. The event brings together over 200 people to celebrate the achievements both of our industry and the people who contribute so much to our success. The Lunch includes the presentation of the CECA South West Young Achiever Awards – celebrating the remarkable achievements of the young women and men who are our rising stars.
Guest Speaker – Our guest speaker is former RAF fast jet pilot, Mandy Hickson.
Charity – We will again be supporting Pete’s Dragons, providing support to anyone affected by suicide loss in Devon and Torbay.
The Chair, Abie Hearn, and Regional Director, Hannah Jones, will also be hosting influential industry guests to widen networking opportunities for members.
Member companies can book tables of 10, or, alternatively, you can purchase individual seats, in order to give every member the opportunity to join us. The ticket price includes a three-course meal and wine.
If you would like to book tickets for the Lunch please complete the Booking Form here or contact Corrinne Hodge.
To all looking to develop prosperous new relationships, or build on existing ones, share experience, entertain clients, or just have a great time, we sincerely hope that you join us.
CECA SOUTH WEST YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARDS 2026
The CECA South West Young Achiever awards celebrate the best people and our award categories for 2026 are:
- Most Promising Trainee Civil Engineer
- Most Promising Apprentice
- Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Please confirm your intention to nominate in one or more categories to Corrinne Hodge no later than Friday 7 August 2026.
Forms should be completed and returned no later than Friday 28 August 2026.
The Awards will be presented at the CECA South West Annual Lunch in Torquay on Friday 2 October 2026.
The winner will receive an inscribed memento and cash prize of £500.
In addition, depending on the quality of nominations received, we may decide to make a “Highly Commended” award to the runner up in one or more of the categories.
We look forward to receiving your submission and announcing the winners at the lunch to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the young women and men who are our rising stars.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are available to members and non-members. Every business knows that event sponsorship can be a highly cost-effective and powerful way to promote your brand. It is the perfect way to directly reach and connect with your target audience in a unique and interactive way. Sponsorship of the CECA South West Annual Lunch 2026 puts your company in front of approximately 200 industry professionals, key clients and stakeholders – making it an invaluable channel to support your marketing strategy. Full details of the packages available can be found here.
With thanks to our 2025 Sponsors:
2025 CECA SOUTH WEST YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2025 CECA South West Award Winners:
- University of Bath Industrial Placement Award – Niamh Butterfield (Kier Construction)
- University of Plymouth Industrial Placement Award – Matt Zielinski (Kier Integrated Services NRNN)
- Most Promising Apprentice – Mike Reynolds (Bridge Civil Engineering)
- Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor – Jake Martin (Roadform Civil Engineering Co Ltd)
- Most Promising Trainee Civil Engineer – Henry Staley (BAM Ground Engineering)
The winners received an inscribed memento and cash prize of £750.
Above: From left to right: Jake Martin, Matt Zielinski, Niamh Butterfield, Mike Reynolds, Henry Staley.