The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed the winners of its inaugural Hub Recognition Awards, celebrating members worldwide who are making an outstanding contribution to the construction industry and their local communities
The new global awards recognise the achievements of CIOB members across two categories: Rising Star, which celebrates professionals in their first five years in the industry who are already making a positive impact, and Outstanding Contribution Award, which recognises members who have made a significant contribution to the industry.
The winners of the CIOB Hub Recognition Awards 2026 are:
Rising Star
Name
Hub
Tuberiu Nae
Bristol
Jack Spittal
Cornwall & Plymouth
Matt Jackson
Oxford
Suyash Pandit
Merseyside and Chesire
Tadiwanashe Taimu
Cape Town
Leon Brennan
Republic of Ireland
Mufaro Chuma
Birmingham
Outstanding Contribution Award
Name
Hub
Mark Swallow
South Yorkshire
Vance Babbage
Bristol
Paloma Hermoso
Exeter
Steve Goodhew
Cornwall and Plymouth
Katy Robinson
West Yorkshire
John Paddington
Wessex and Channel Islands
Joshua Waterman
London
Jennifer Makkreel
Oxford
Sandra Janik
Manchester
Jack Bennion
Merseyside and Cheshire
Daniel Kelly
Sydney
Ntando Sibanda
Melbourne
Nkanyiso Mbatha
Cape Town
Sarah Sharpe
Northern Ireland
Dermont Fitzgerald
Republic of Ireland
Hamza Momade
Toronto
Titius Akpan
Birmingham
Heather Fox
Cambridge
Leigh Jakeman
Northampton
Wyn Harries
Wales
Ho Chee Leong
Malaysia
Betty Lo Kar Yin
Hong Kong
We can inspire others to follow in their footsteps
Dr Victoria Hills, CIOB’s Chief Executive, said: “Congratulations to all our winners around the world. Being recognised by fellow professionals as a rising star or for an outstanding contribution to the industry is something very special, and it’s our privilege to shine a light on those who embody CIOB’s values.
“By celebrating the achievements of our members and showcasing them as examples of modern professionals, we can inspire others to follow in their footsteps. The construction industry needs talented people at every stage of their careers to help deliver the new homes, schools, hospitals and infrastructure our communities need.”
The awards reflect CIOB’s commitment to recognising excellence across the built environment and celebrating the people helping to shape its future.
They also provide an opportunity for local Hubs to showcase the achievements of their members and highlight the positive impact of construction professionals in their communities.
For more information about CIOB, visit www.ciob.org.
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