We are delighted to announce that tickets for the Scottish Engineering Awards Dinner 2025, to be held on the 15th May, are now available to purchase!

Our annual awards aim to recognise both inspiring individuals and exceptional organisations, who are the epitome of Scottish excellence.

If you wish to purchase a ticket, or sponsor the event, please contact Marie McCormack.

2025 Tickets – drinks reception, three course meal and table wine included 

• Early Bird tickets – £135 (£112.50 + VAT) per person, must be paid for by 28th February
• Standard rate – £150 (£125 + VAT) per person, effective from 1st March

Cancellation policy: Please be advised that from the 17th April (28 days prior to the event), a 100% cancellation fee will apply. 

Dress Code: Black Tie

Time: 18:30 for 19:15 (until 23:00)

Seating: Tables of 10/12 can be reserved
Smaller numbers are also welcome

Sponsorship Packages 2025 –

• Gold – £2350 (includes a table of ten)
• Silver – £1200 (includes a table of five)
• Bronze – £600 (Includes two tickets)

All prices are inclusive of VAT

Our Guest Speaker

Mamta Singhal MBE

Mamta is a chartered design engineer with a diverse background and a strong commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the fields of STEM and business. In 2022 she was awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours for services to engineering. Mamta holds two engineering fellowships (FIET and FWES) and a number of national and international board positions.

She has a unique mix of educational experiences, having earned an affiliated degree in product design engineering from Glasgow University/Glasgow School of Art, an MSc in engineering management from Strathclyde University, and an MBA with distinction from Strathclyde International Business School. She is also neurodiverse and passionate about showcasing those with different thinking styles including Dyslexia.

Entertainment

Des McLean

Des McLean is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian, TV & Radio presenter, event host and actor.

Based in Glasgow, Des is in demand both throughout the UK and across the world. He has toured America, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and has even performed at the iconic Riviera in Las Vegas. You may recognise Des from his time presenting on programmes for both BBC & STV, as well as co-hosting the Clyde 1 Breakfast Show for 6 years, winning three prestigious Sony Radio Academy Awards.

In 2017, Des embarked on a nationwide tour with a brand new stand up show, and also created the online Sitcom ‘The Glasgow Trip’ with fellow comedian Gary Little which in 2019 was nominated for best online comedy at The Scottish Comedy Awards.

In 2021, Des took to the stage to play the lead role of Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld in the hilarious and heartwarming play Bend it like Bertie at Websters Theatre in Glasgow. The show, written by Glasgow playwright Jim Orr, was such a hit with theatre goers it embarked on a 2022 Scottish National tour.

In 2023, the play transferred to the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow with a sell-out run, and then on to the iconic Westgate Theater in Las Vegas.