The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced 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 members in two categories: Rising Star, celebrating professionals in their first five years in the industry who are already making a positive impact; and Outstanding Contribution Award, recognising members who have made a significant contribution to the industry.
The winners of the CIOB Hub Recognition Awards 2026 are:
Rising Star
- Tuberiu Nae – Bristol
- Jack Spittal – Cornwall and Plymouth
- Matt Jackson – Oxford
- Suyash Pandit – Merseyside and Cheshire
- Tadiwanashe Taimu – Cape Town
- Leon Brennan – Republic of Ireland
- Mufaro Chuma – Birmingham
Outstanding Contribution Award
- 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
Dr Victoria Hills, CIOB 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 allow local Hubs to showcase members’ achievements and highlight the positive impact of construction professionals in their communities.
