Published at 10:09, Wednesday, 18 July 2012

THERE is still time to enter an awards scheme that honours the most dynamic and inspiring young female engineers in the UK.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards honour the very best female engineers.

They seek to highlight the achievements of women in engineering and to encourage others to enter the profession.

Current IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Charlotte Joyce spent the first part of her career in the Armed Forces and has just taken up a new role as an engineering lecturer.

She said: “Winning this award was a huge honour and a great opportunity to inspire a range of young people to take up engineering as a career.

“It has definitely increased my awareness of opportunities available within the engineering profession.”

Linda Deleay, IET awards and prizes manager, said: “The recognition of the best young female engineers who have entered the industry through a variety of routes and secured a strong future for themselves will hopefully inspire other young women to strive for more and consider engineering as a worthwhile career, particularly during a time when the future may appear uncertain for a lot of young people.

“If you know a leading female engineer under 30 who has inspired others, please help us to give them the recognition they deserve.”

The deadline for entries is July 30. The awards ceremony takes place on December 6 in central London and the winner will receive a trophy and cheque for £2,500.

The winner becomes an ambassador for engineering and has the opportunity to attend high profile events and meet the most influential people in the industry. More information and application forms can be found by visiting www.theiet.org/ywe.

BRITAIN’S Energy Coast next Business Cluster Member Meeting is set to take place on August 1.

The meeting will be held from 9am to noon at Energus, Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington.

Non-BECBC members need to apply for a meeting invite to hazel.duhy@becbusinesscluster.co.uk.

CUMBRIA Chamber of Commerce is set to hold its next Network Five meeting on August 9.

The networking event will take place at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Abbey Road, Barrow, at 5.30pm.

To book email bookings@cumbriachamber.co.uk or call 0845 226 0040.

PINK Link Ladies will get together at Clarence House in Dalton on August 10. The group, a community for women in business, aims to connect like minded women, help you build your network and share knowledge and experiences.

Pink Link Ladies meet every second Friday of the month at Clarence House from 9.30am to 11.30am, anyone wanting further information can ring Tracy Irwin on 01229 466566.

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