Four of West Midlands top young surveyors – across various sectors including construction and rural land - have reached the shortlist of the 2018 RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year (YSOYA) Awards, where they will compete for the esteemed ‘UK Young Surveyor of the Year’ title.
This year’s shortlist of over 60 nominees is made up of young female and male surveyors from all over the UK (including the Midlands, London, Scotland and Northern Ireland), with the four shortlisted candidates from the West Midlands up for the following category accolades, as well as the overall ‘Young Surveyor of the Year’ title:
- Apprentice of the Year – Adelle Rhule-Martin of GVA
- Mentor of the Year - Gillian Green of GVA
- Quantity Surveying & Construction – Tracy Ayhow of Turner & Townsend
- Project Management – Ben Senior of Arcadis
The annual awards celebrate the diverse range of young talented surveyors, trainees and apprentices working in such areas – aged 35 and under – who are role models in helping to shape and advance our communities. They also recognise the influential future leaders of the surveying profession who have made a significant contribution to the built environment.
There are eight category awards* in total with others including Building Surveying, Land (Urban & Land), Asset & Facilities Management and Valuation. The overall ‘UK Young Surveyor of the Year’ title will be awarded to the category winner that has not only achieved a high level of success in their respective role and sector, but also demonstrates an unwavering commitment to inspire the next generation and improve the industry and profession.
Commenting on the shortlist, head of the judging panel, Anna Keys a quantity surveyor at calfordseaden LLP and Chair of the RICS UK Matrics Board - a networking and support group for young surveyors - said: “We are facing some of the biggest market changes our industry has ever seen, as well as rising skills shortages, but our shortlist is testament to the fact that our profession is rising to these challenges and continuing to maintain and deliver exemplary built projects that are having a lasting positive impact on our communities and wider economy.
“Many of the shortlisted individuals are actively involved in leading innovative initiatives and activities to encourage the next generation to consider a career in the industry, whilst others have achieved outstanding career success, or enjoyed fast career progression as they’ve demonstrated they have the skills and expertise to make them a valuable asset and ambassador to the profession.”
She adds: “I’m delighted that our shortlist includes a healthy mix of both men and women from all backgrounds and we look forward to celebrating the winners in RICS’ special 150th anniversary year.”
The winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on 30 November at Riverbank Park Plaza in London.
