Ben Hannity of Taoglas won the Rising Star in Engineering award at Engineering Excellence Awards 2025 last year, celebrated for his outstanding early-career contributions as an antenna engineer in the electronics sector.

Ben has led complex RF projects, elevated internal design standards, and mentored junior staff, blending technical skill with exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities. His calm, people-first approach has strengthened team collaboration and client engagement, establishing him as a standout talent in Ireland’s engineering community.

Judges praised Ben’s initiative, energy, and professional maturity. “From his college work experience to immediately making an impact in full-time roles, Ben has demonstrated remarkable leadership, communication, and technical prowess,” the panel noted.

“His ability to combine deep technical understanding with people-centric engineering marks him as a rising star—one to watch closely in the coming years,” they added. 

The recognition underscores the rising standards within the Engineering Excellence Awards, reflecting a cohort of high-achieving individuals and organisations driving innovation, sustainability, and leadership across engineering disciplines.

With 2025 marking a year of exceptional talent and achievement, attention now turns to the next awards cycle. The sector eagerly anticipates which emerging engineers will push the boundaries of innovation. Who will rise to the challenge, setting new benchmarks for technical skill, leadership, and creativity in Ireland’s engineering landscape this 2026?

The Engineering Excellence Awards continues to celebrate the country’s most influential engineers and transformative projects, providing a premier platform to recognise outstanding achievement, foster collaboration, and highlight innovations that are shaping the future of engineering. 

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