BTS James Clark Medal awards gathering 01 Sep 2015

The BTS luncheon in celebration of the annual James Clark Medal Award for 2015 gathered together 13 of the award recipients at the Institution of Civil Engineers in Westminster, London, in September. Presented by the British Tunnelling Society, the James Clark Medal Award was introduced in 1981 in memory of the career in tunnelling of James Clark who worked for Charles Brand & Son and was instrumental in establishing the BTS in the early 1970s. The Medal Award is presented each year to a leading UK engineer or professional to recognize a major contribution to the tunnelling industry, a contemporary achievement or innovation within the industry, or responsibility for a large underground construction project.

At the 2015 luncheon, Roger Bridge, current Chairman of the BTS, welcomed the guests and toasted the recipients who were unable to attend this year. These included the 2015 recipient of the Award, Doug Allenby. Apologies for being unable to be in London on the day were also received from Award winners Peter Jaques (2014), Terry Mellors (2011), Martin Knights (2010), Donald Lamont MBE (2009), Ged Pakes (1997), Gordon Ince (1988).

The Award has been presented to 35 recipients since the accolade was introduced in 1981. Visit the BTS website to see a full list of recipients. The next recipient of the Award will be nominated and selected by members of the BTS organising committee and presented at the next annual general meeting of the Society in May 2016.