Meet the 2026 Judges

Our esteemed panel of judges brings together a highly respected group of industry leaders, technical experts, and forward-thinking professionals from across the construction sector. In this landmark 20th anniversary year of the CEW Awards 2026, we are proud to be supported by individuals whose knowledge, experience, and dedication continue to drive excellence and innovation within the built environment. Each judge has been carefully selected for their expertise and integrity, ensuring every submission is assessed with rigour, fairness, and professionalism. Together, they play a vital role in recognising and celebrating outstanding achievement across the industry.

Building Project of the Year – sponsored by CLAW
Julie Holmes, Museum of Wales
Dave Powell, Chair Consortium of Local Authorities Wales (CLAW)
Andy Sutton, Sero

Client of the Year – sponsored by Kier Construction
Ian Rees, Kier Construction
Dave Powell, Chair Consortium of Local Authorities Wales (CLAW)
Karen Bellis, Denbighshire County Council

Delivering Value Award – sponsored by Hugh James
Matthew Stevens, Hugh James
Tony Norris, Geldards
Libby Jones, White Rock Services & Vice Chair SWW Best Practice Club

G4C Future Leader Award – sponsored by Vale CRW
Sophie Latham, Blake Morgan
Tom Beasley, Morgan Sindall
Dylan Pritchard, Vale CRW

Infrastructure Project of the Year – sponsored by Stantec
Ed Evans, CECA Wales
Alexandra Edwards, Stantec
Andy Falleyn, Welsh Government

Innovation Award – sponsored by Knights Brown
Andrew Eilbeck, Knights Brown
Pierre Wassenaar, Stride Treglown
Joanna Morgan, Swansea University

Integration & Collaborative Working Award – sponsored by Read Construction 
Mark Bowen, Andrew Scott – Headline Sponsor
Vince Hanly, VH Procurement
Alex Read – Read Construction

People & Culture Award – sponsored by Browne Jacobson
Gavin Hoccom, Browne Jacobson
Helene John, Curtins
Ed Evans, CECA Wales

Regeneration & Conservation Award – sponsored by TACP
Neal O’Leary, Welsh Government
Tim Wroblewski, TACP
Claire Deacon, Marloe Conservation

Residential Project of the Year – sponsored by Willmott Dixon
Ian Jones, Willmott Dixon
Michael Bool, Oochitecture & Chair of the SWW Best Practice Club
Dave Jaques, Cardiff Council

Retrofit Award – sponsored by SEWSCAP
Martyn Osborne, R&M Williams, Drinks Reception sponsor
Tracy Nichols, Swansea Council
Jemma Downes, SEWSCAP

SME of the Year – sponsored by Wynne Construction
Chris Wynne, Wynne Construction
Ann-Marie Smale, Powell Dobson
Ed Evans, CECA Wales

Social Impact Award – sponsored by Welsh Procurement Alliance
Elizabeth Jones – Welsh Procurement Alliance
Libby Jones, White Rock Services & Vice Chair SWW Best Practice Club
Cadwgan Thomas – Welsh Procurement Alliance
Antonia John, Wates

Sustainability Award – sponsored by Tilbury Douglas
Jane O’Leary, Tilbury Douglas
Jonty Davies LBS Builders Merchants
Jo Charles, Willmott Dixon

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