G4C Yorkshire & Humber Awards 2026
Building on over a decade of success, we are proud to announce the 13th Annual G4C Yorkshire & Humber Awards. As the industry’s premier celebration of young talent, these awards recognise the rising stars and the visionary companies dedicated to mentoring the next generation of construction leaders.
On Friday 25th September 2026, the industry will gather at the Queens Hotel in Leeds, to showcase the individuals and organisations successfully driving the Built Environment forward. Under our 2026 theme, ‘The Catalyst’, we recognise that progress requires a spark. This evening is dedicated to those who act as that spark, igniting innovation and excellence across Yorkshire and Humber.
G4C believes in collaboration and diversity so the awards are open to anyone throughout all of the construction industry sectors.
When & Where
Date: Friday 25th September 2026
Time: 7pm-Midnight
Location: The Queens Hotel, New Station Street City Square, Leeds, LS1 1PJ
Dress Code: Black Tie
Table bookings will be open shortly, more information to follow.
2026 Award Categories
- Commitment to Employee Development
- FE Student of the Year
- HE Student of the Year
- G4C Future Leader Award
- Mentor of the Year
- New Professional of the Year
- Technical Apprentice of the Year
- Trade Apprentice of the Year
- Trainee of the Year
- Women in Construction
- Sustainability Champion of the year
How to Enter
Entries are submitted via the individual application forms. Entry forms for each category can be located and downloaded below.
Take a look at the detailed description of each category before submitting your application and read the Entry Guidelines.
Please submit your application to Talis Skinner
Deadline for entries: 31st July 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
These awards do not go ahead without the support of amazing sponsors!
This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase excellence and reward achievement for organisations & individuals who are successfully pushing our industry forward. Sponsorship is a great chance for companies who wish to be seen as proactively supporting and leading innovation within the Built Environment to get involved.
If you would be interested in showing your support, read more about the sponsorship opportunities on offer and then fill out the sponsorship form which should be returned to Talis Skinner.
Categories & Entry Forms
FE Student of the Year
Judges are looking to award Students who are working towards or who have completed a Further Education (FE) within the last 12 months.
Commitment to Employee Development
This award is open for organisations that have demonstrated and sustained a commitment to employee development.
HE Student of the Year
Judges are looking to award Students who are working towards or who have completed a Higher Education (HE) within the last 12 months.
G4C Future Leader Award
The Future Leader award celebrates the younger generation of construction and seeks to showcase the hard work and leadership of these up-and-coming professionals.
Mentor of the Year
Judges are looking for individuals who have shown a commitment to developing the future leaders of the industry, investing time and nurturing while offering support and guidance.
New Professional of the Year
Judges are looking for candidates who have completed professional studies within the construction and the built environment sector within the past 36 months.
Technical Apprentice of the Year
This award is open to any technical apprenticeship course within the construction & the built environment sector at any level.
Trade Apprentice of the Year
This award is open to any trade apprenticeship course within the construction & the built environment sector at any level.
Trainee of the Year
Judges are looking for exemplars that stand out from the crowd with outstanding achievements and commitment to training & development showing self motivation.
Women in Construction
This award looks to recognise women who are achievers in the construction industry and who strive to attain excellence for their clients and projects, while also promoting the inclusion and diversity in the wider industry.
Sustainability Champion of the Year
This award recognises an exceptional individual within the built environment sector who has demonstrably championed sustainability principles.
