March 24, 2025

JOINT AWARDS 2025 – CELEBRATING INNOVATION IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF ARMOURERS AND BRASIERS – 19.03.25

On Wednesday 19th March 2025, the Master Cutler, Mr Philip Rodrigo, and the Master of The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers, Professor Emma Ream were delighted to welcome guests to the Cutlers’ Hall alongside the Clerk and Chief Executive of The Company of Cutlers, Mr Martin van Kan.

The tradition of these awards dates back to 1926 representing a long-standing commitment between The Company of Cutlers and The Worshipful Company of Armourers & Brasiers. The awards are funded by both companies with the aim to empower students, junior engineers and apprentices by providing financial support to fund an activity or project to expand their knowledge and experience in their chosen area of engineering and manufacturing.

The Master of The Worshipful Company of Armourers & Brasiers, presented each award as The Clerk, Mr Martin van Kan, invited each of the winners’ sponsors to introduce them as they collected their award.

 

2025 Award Winners

Nathan Evans – Studying at Sheffield Hallam University on the MEng Automotive Engineering degree course. And currently undertaking an Industrial Placement Year at McLaren Composites Technology Centre.

Alexander O’Brien – Completing the final stages of his PhD thesis and recently started a postdoctoral role at Sheffield Hallam University.

James Entwistle – Studying as a first year PhD student.

Lauren Eggington – Studying as a second year PhD student in computational modelling.

Taj Mohammad Turk – Studying MSc in Automation, Control & Robotics Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. And is currently completing his placement year at Donite Plastics ltd in Northern Ireland.

Malikah Wilson – Studying Construction Project Management and undertaking a placement year at UK Parliament in the Palace of Westminster.

Michelle Chimwanda – Studying a Master’s in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, with a placement at Kock Technology Solutions (KTS)

Ebele Ahizi – A third year PhD student studying Ceramics, Glasses, and Polymers at Sheffield Hallam University.

Sam Deugo – Studying a BEng (Hons) in Automotive Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University and undertaking an Industrial Placement Year at Aston Martin Formula 1 Team.

 

The winners and sponsors were joined by Company Members and Freemen, as well as Professor David Shepherd, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) of Sheffield Hallam University, Dr Malcolm Denman, Associate Lecturer for Dept of Engineering and Maths, Dr Hongwei Zhang, Co-Director Advanced Food Innovation Centre, Professor Paul Bingham, Professor of Glasses & Ceramics, School of Engineering and Built Environment, Dr David Clegg, Principal Lecturer of Business and Enterprise & Formula Student Team Advisor.

The Company of Cutlers and The Worshipful Company of Armourers & Brasiers are proud to play a vital role in fostering the development of future talent. It was inspiring to witness the enthusiasm and commitment displayed by all individuals in their chosen engineering and manufacturing fields. Their dedication to education and the advancement to these industries is truly commendable.

Congratulations to everyone who received an award. We wish you the best of luck in your further studies and development.