21st Jan 2025 18:30 hours
Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA
This event is planned as an in-person event, and will also be webcast live.
This event is free to attend, but advance booking is required - a link will be published on this page nearer the event.
Photographs may be taken at the event and used for BGA promotional purposes; if you have any objections please contact the BGA via email.
The event will be followed by a drinks reception.
The John Mitchell Award is presented annually by the ICE, based on a nomination from the BGA, for significant contributions in the field of geotechnical engineering. The award was instituted in 2008 in memory of the prominent geotechnical engineer John Mitchell of Arup, who was killed while observing piling works at a central London site in 1990.
The award criteria considered by the BGA include the following:
Yvonne Ainsworth is a highly accomplished and professional geotechnical specialist in the piling and foundation fields, and who is a role model for professionals at all levels. She has a real focus on the future of our industry, including diversity and equality. She is a recognised technical specialist in her own right, but combines this with solid business acumen, great communication skills and great professional values. She is an inspirational leader and is passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvements in construction, particularly in piling.