Judges & Criteria

Celebrating Excellence Across the Rail Sector

Judging Criteria

This award ceremony recognises organisations and initiatives that are driving measurable improvements across the UK rail sector. Whether it’s enhancing safety protocols, elevating the passenger experience, delivering greater value for taxpayers, or accelerating progress towards net zero, entrants are invited to showcase their achievements. Submissions should outline, in up to 1,500 words, how demonstrable outcomes have been delivered — highlighting data, strategy, and innovation.

Your entry should relate to the time period of June 2024 to June 2025, please ensure your entry is submitted by 30 September 2025.

Judges

Naomi Green

Naomi Green

England’s Economic Heartland

Managing Director

Gemma Southgate

Gemma Southgate

Transport for Wales

Learning and Engagement Manager

Kelly Warburton

Kelly Warburton

Global Centre of Rail Excellence

Chief Commercial Officer

Daisy Chapman Chamberlain

Daisy Chapman Chamberlain

Global Centre of Rail Excellence

Chief Commercial Officer

Tim Bowles

Tim Bowles

First Mayor of the West of England

Shona Clive

Shona Clive

Scottish Engineering

Rail Cluster Project Lead

Natasha Grice

Natasha Grice

Transport Focus

Director

Kevin Collins

Kevin Collins

Network Rail

Head of Portfolio Management

Ivan Youd

Ivan Youd

Department for Business and Trade

Senior Policy Adviser (Rail)