Civil Engineering December 2021 | Vol 29 No 11

12 December 2021 Civil Engineering SANRAL SA I CE 2021 Nat i onal Awards T he annual SAICE Awards aim to create an awareness of the contri- bution made by SAICE members to the civil engineering industry. In his opening address, SAICE President Vishal Krishandutt also noted that, through these awards, SAICE hopes to create role models for students and young civil engineers and to encourage leadership in the industry. “As civil engineers, technicians and technologists, we have a responsibility to society and the power to shape the future. At SAICE, we hope this evening inspires you in your role in this very crucial industry,” he said. Tom Mckune, SAICE’s Head of Training, spoke to the various initiatives underway within SAICE with a strong focus on professional registration. He also encouraged experienced, skilled professionals to become mentors to help continue to grow and develop future civil engineering professionals. This was further advocated by Vishaal Lutchman, CEO of SAICE: “We have the ability to give back knowledge through sharing and mentorship. This can happen in all spaces, and it allows the opportunity to connect with one another.” Lutchman stressed, “As the civil engineering fraternity, we need to be able to focus on our work with purpose and make a positive impact in our communities, while still achieving the business objectives of our employees. As an industry, I believe that if we lobby in the right manner, and if we converge our agendas to a common cause, we can be a lot more effective as a collective. Let us continue to explore our diversity; the opportunity to develop homegrown Exemplifying excellence and professionalism in civil engineering SAICE hosted its annual awards ceremony on 28 October, in a hybrid event held both online and in-person at the Hilton Hotel in Johannesburg. The SANRAL SAICE 2021 National Awards celebrated and rewarded the outstanding individuals and projects that are a catalyst for innovation and good practice in the development of civil engineering. Happy award winners Captains of industry gathered for the first time in many years. L to R: SAICE President Vishal Krishandutt, CESA CEO Chris Campbell, the late ECSA President Mashao Lawrence Lebea, SAICE CEO Vishaal Lutchman, ECSA Acting CEO Boitumelo (Cox) Mokgoro, and CESA President Sugen Pillay