À¶Ý®Ö±²¥ Announces Winners of the 2026 Award of Excellence, Second Cycle
The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (À¶Ý®Ö±²¥) is pleased to officially announce the recipients of the 2026 À¶Ý®Ö±²¥ Award of Excellence for the second cycle of the year.
The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (À¶Ý®Ö±²¥) established the À¶Ý®Ö±²¥ Award of Excellence to recognize individuals whose work demonstrates distinction, originality, impact, leadership, innovation, and meaningful contributions across engineering, science, research, technology, sustainability, and related areas of professional achievement.
Through this recognition, À¶Ý®Ö±²¥ reaffirms its commitment to promoting credible, merit-based recognition of individuals whose accomplishments advance knowledge, strengthen professional practice, foster innovation, and contribute meaningfully to society.
Following a structured multi-stage selection process involving administrative screening, eligibility review, assessment of supporting documentation, verification of submitted evidence, panel evaluation, validation of shortlisted applications, and final approval by the À¶Ý®Ö±²¥ Awards Committee, six recipients were selected for recognition in their respective categories.
Selection
The 2026 À¶Ý®Ö±²¥ Award of Excellence recipients were selected through a formal and merit-based framework designed to preserve fairness, credibility, and institutional integrity. Read the official 2026 À¶Ý®Ö±²¥ Awards Screening and Selection Process.
2026 Second Cycle Award Recipients
Ayodimeji Emmanuel Aregbesola
Young Scientist of the Year
Priyatham Sanjeeva Reddy Ramidi
Outstanding Contribution to Research and Innovation
Philip Ugbede Ojo Onuche
Excellence in Chemical Processes and Green Chemistry
Joshua Albert Sackey
Young Engineer of the Year Award
Harrison Owoicho Ameh
Outstanding Contribution to Research and Innovation
Oluwabusuyi Adonis Fakanlu
Outstanding Sustainable Real Estate Developer
Official Statement
These award recipients were selected in recognition of their documented achievements, professional or scholarly contributions, and the significance of their work within their respective fields. The evaluation considered the quality and relevance of the accomplishments presented, evidence of impact, innovation, leadership, professional excellence, and contributions to the advancement of each candidate’s area of research or professional practice.
The second cycle attracted applicants from diverse areas of engineering, science, research, innovation, sustainability, technology, and professional practice. The final selection of six recipients from 86 applications reflects the competitive nature of the process and underscores the Institute’s commitment to ensuring that its awards are conferred upon candidates whose records demonstrate credible distinction and well-supported achievement.
The À¶Ý®Ö±²¥ Award of Excellence is administered through a formal evaluation and approval process designed to maintain the integrity of the recognition. Applicants are required to provide supporting information and documentary evidence relevant to their respective award categories, and submitted materials are reviewed and evaluated before final award decisions are approved.
À¶Ý®Ö±²¥ congratulates all recipients of the 2026 Award of Excellence, Second Cycle and commends every applicant who participated in the selection process. The Institute recognizes the quality of the submissions received and values the continuing contributions of professionals, researchers, engineers, scientists, innovators, and other practitioners whose work advances knowledge, strengthens professional practice, and contributes to societal development.
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