Novi Engineering Excellence Award

This award honors women in senior engineering positions across civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, or other engineering disciplines. The winner will have delivered exceptional engineering projects or solutions while serving as a role model for women in this traditionally male-dominated field.

2026 Novi Awards

Now in its 16th year, the Novi Leadership Summit and Awards honours the impact of female leadership, innovation and entrepreneurism in business. We continue to use our platform to showcase the achievements of women breaking barriers across the public and private sectors, giving them the recognition and visibility, they need to inspire the next generation of leaders. These women are changing lives and transforming the UK’s businesses, communities, and industries. They are the audacious ones, the innovative transformational female leaders – the game changers – the unstoppable ones. Check out the alumni and last years magazine. nominate apply

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Julia Barr

Julia is a Principal Commercial Manager at leading engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald, looking after civil and defence nuclear contracts. Having worked in legal publishing and administrative roles, Julia began her career at Mott MacDonald as a programme office coordinator before moving into project management and latterly commercial management. A mum of three, Julia is passionate about advocating for military spousal employment and flexible working.

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Carmen Macri

With over a decade of industry experience, my expertise lies in delivering sustainable and energy-efficient solutions into diverse building sectors, including office, education, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. As a dedicated professional, my drive is to contribute to a sustainable built environment through collaborative engineering practices, and the implementation of BIM Modeling. My commitment is to project excellence, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery, all while fostering a collaborative and proactive work environment.

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Alison Benn

Alison Benn is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the IMechE, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. A skilled project manager (APM qualified), Alison has led global teams delivering new supply chains, technical transfers, and product launches. She’s held senior roles at AstraZeneca, including Project Director for External Sourcing & Manufacturing. Recognised as a Northern Power Women Game Changer (2025), Alison is passionate about promoting women in STEM. Her leadership spans engineering, operations, and mentoring, with a strong track record in cross-functional collaboration in high-performance environments.

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The 2025 Novi Awards

Now in its 15th year, the Novi Leadership Summit and Awards honours the impact of female leadership, innovation and entrepreneurism in business. We continue to use our platform to showcase the achievements of women breaking barriers across the public and private sectors, giving them the recognition and visibility, they need to inspire the next generation of leaders. These women are changing lives and transforming the UK’s businesses, communities, and industries. They are the audacious ones, the innovative transformational female leaders – the game changers – the unstoppable ones. Check out the alumni and last years magazine. Get tickets to the summit & awards Missed this Year’s Awards?

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