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Jill Ellis named as judge for Engineering Excellence Awards 2026

Jill Ellis, Senior Lecturer in Food Manufacturing at the University of Lincoln, joins the judging panel for the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026, bringing more than 20 years of experience in food manufacturing, product development and innovation. Her industry and education expertise will bring valuable manufacturing, innovation and skills development insight to the evaluation of entries across the engineering sector.

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Siobhán Duffy announced as judge for Engineering Excellence Awards 2026

Siobhán Duffy, Chief Executive of Element Six, joins the judging panel for the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026, bringing over 30 years of experience across production, quality control, innovation, and executive leadership within one of the world's most advanced synthetic diamond and supermaterials manufacturing organisations. A holder of an MBA, an Advanced Diploma in Analytical Science, and an Advanced Diploma in Quality Management, Duffy contributes a career-long command of advanced manufacturing, engineering innovation, and engineering leadership to the evaluation of entries.

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Maeve O'Reilly joins Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 judging panel

Maeve O'Reilly, Senior Environmental Engineer at Gas Networks Ireland, joins the judging panel for the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026, bringing expertise in environmental management of engineering projects, biodiversity, and sustainable engineering developed across roles at Gas Networks Ireland, Uisce Éireann, and the EPA. Holding two Masters degrees in biodiversity, a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering from Trinity College Dublin, and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Environmental Science, O'Reilly contributes a scientifically grounded perspective on sustainability in engineering and infrastructure project delivery to the evaluation of entries.

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Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 reveals shortlist ahead of October ceremony

The Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 has revealed its shortlist, recognising leading individuals, companies and projects across Ireland’s engineering industry. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 21 October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The finalists span engineering innovation, sustainability, infrastructure, manufacturing, renewable energy and people development. The awards highlight engineering excellence across a broad range of sectors and disciplines in Ireland.

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