The Highways Impact Awards 2027
A night for the whole highways industry. Fourteen awards for the companies, crews and clients making a real difference to Britain's roads.
Not just another awards dinner
We've priced it so the whole industry can be in the room, not just the big contractors. And we've built the night around the finalists, not the speeches.
Every finalist on screen
Each category opens with a film of all four finalists, so everyone shortlisted gets their moment.
Your walk-on song
Winners walk up to their own song, with their own video on the big screen.
Clients in the room
Client of the Year brings councils and clients to the night, with a dedicated clients' table.
A charity draw
Every table picks a charity. One table wins the pot for theirs, live on stage.
Fourteen awards
From major projects to the people behind the scenes. Every award is judged by an independent panel.
The road to 11 November
The awards
Fourteen categories, all free to enter. Four finalists in each, plus a highly commended on the night.
Register your interest
Tell us which awards you're thinking of entering. We'll send you the entry pack the day entries open.
What happens next
- We send the full entry guide and criteria when entries open in February 2027
- Entry is free and done online through the awards portal
- Ticked "table"? We'll call you about the founding table rate
- Ticked "sponsorship"? We'll send you the sponsor pack
Enter the awards
Sign in, pick a category, save as you go and submit when you're ready. Free to enter.
Book a table
One simple price. Every table is the same, with dinner and drinks included.
Table of 10
Limited to 10 tables, paid in full before Christmas.
- Ten seats at the awards dinner
- Arrival drinks reception
- Three-course dinner, tea and coffee
- Two bottles of wine and beers on every table
- Your company name on your table
- Entry into the charity draw for a charity you choose
- Free on-site parking
50% deposit on booking, balance due three months before the event. Non-refundable, but tables can be passed to another company.
Sponsor the awards
Put your name in front of 250 people from across the industry, and on the photos they post afterwards.
Headline sponsor
- "Highways Impact Awards in association with" your company, on everything
- Two-minute welcome or company film at the start
- Your vehicles on display at the venue entrance
- Your logo on every screen all night
- You present the Lifetime Award
- Feature on HighwaysIndustry.com and top billing in the highlights film
- First refusal for 2028
Category sponsor
- Your logo next to the award on the website, entry form and posts
- Your logo on the big screen during the finalist film
- A slide on the screens around the room
- You present the trophy and get the photo with the winner
- Mention in the winners' coverage and highlights film
Host, singer or drinks reception
- Thank-you from the host on stage
- Your logo on screens and signage for your part of the night
- Logo on the website and programme
Branding
- Wine bottle labels
- Table gifts
- Photo wall
- Clients' table
- Charity draw
The judges
Nine judges in three panels of three. Every judge declares conflicts and steps out of any category involving a company they're linked to.
How entries are scored
Every entry is scored online against the same four criteria.
Judging portal
See your panel's entries, declare any conflicts and score each one.
The night
Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. A drinks reception, dinner, a 45-minute ceremony and a late bar.
Running order
- 18:30 Drinks reception1882 Suite, with live music
- 19:30 Take your seatsBanqueting Suite
- DinnerThree courses, wine and beers on every table
- The awardsFourteen awards in about 45 minutes, plus the charity draw
- Late barUntil 23:45
Times are provisional.
Good to know
- Free on-site parking, including EV chargers
- Dress code: to be confirmed
- Hotel rates nearby: details to follow
- Guest names and dietary needs due mid-October
- The night falls on Remembrance Day. Every guest will receive a poppy, with a donation to the Royal British Legion.
The charity draw
Every table picks a registered charity when it books. On the night we draw one table number live on stage, and that table's charity receives our donation.
FAQs
How much does it cost to enter?
Nothing. Entry is free in every category.
Can I enter more than one category?
Yes. Each entry is separate, and you can save drafts and come back to them.
Do I need to book a table to enter or win?
No. Judging is completely separate from table bookings and sponsorship.
How does Client of the Year work?
Contractors and suppliers nominate their clients. Clients can't nominate themselves. Shortlisted clients get seats on our clients' table.
What's highly commended?
In each category, the judges may name one highly commended finalist. It's announced from the stage and presented at your table.
Can I cancel a table?
Bookings are non-refundable, but you can pass your table to another company.
Who are the awards run by?
HighwaysIndustry.com, the UK highways sector publication, running since 2011.