The 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, held in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, celebrated the outstanding contributions of South Africa’s consulting engineering sector towards infrastructure development locally and internationally. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.
CESA CEO, Chris Campbell. © RACA Journal
Reflecting on the evening’s significance, CESA CEO, Chris Campbell, remarked: “The CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards celebrates not just the achievements of our industry, but also the spirit of collaboration, innovation and partnership that defines our profession.”
He drew a parallel to the Olympic Games, emphasising the importance of teamwork and the relentless pursuit of excellence. “Just as our athletes push their limits to achieve gold, we too must aim for excellence in our projects and endeavours.” Campbell noted that the awards recognised more than just successful projects; it represented a commitment to contributing to enhancing the quality of life for all citizens.
As the industry continues to evolve, the 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards serve as a reminder of the impact that collective efforts have in building a sustainable future for all South Africans.
Winners of the 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards
In the Young Engineer of the Year category, Dr Andries Nel from Spoormaker & Partners was the winner, while Erika Braune from AECOM and Istiaan Lubbe from Zutari both receiving a commendation in this category.
SCIP Engineering Group was the winner in the category of Projects with a value less than R50 million for the Monaghan Farm Road Bridge Remedial for the Clewer Development Trust. A commendation was awarded to Naidu Consulting for the SANRAL N.002-270-2022/1: For Repairs to B999A Mhlali River Bridge on National Route 2, Section 27, km 15.42.
The Lifetime Industry Achievement award recognised Alan Chemaly’s lifelong dedication and substantial contributions to dam engineering and safety, spanning over 50 years.
