Professional Development Network Annual Presentation Competition
The National Young Professional, now known as Professional Development, Presentation Paper Competition is where developing professionals below the age of 35 are asked to present on a topic associated with the pipeline industry. Up to five entrants are nominated by regional branches and panels and the challenge is to give a presentation on any subject pertaining to the pipeline industry (Water, Sewerage, Gas, Oil, Tunneling, Onshore, Offshore, Health and Safety, Land and Environment).
2024 Winner - Zac Mooney, Scottish Water – Scotland Regional Winner - Harnessing the Hydropower in Pipes
2024 Finalists:
James Dunleavy, Fingleton White – All Ireland & Wales & West Regional Winner - Gas networks asset information improvement strategy
Charles Brown, Worley – South-East Regional Winner - Thermodynamics and operational challenges for onshore gaseous CO2 pipelines
Zac Mooney, Scottish Water – Scotland Regional Winner - Harnessing the Hydropower in Pipes
Maryam Master, Cadent – Midlands Regional Winner - We've got you covered! Introducing the Hijab PPE
Paul Leatherbarrow, United Living - Northern Regional Winner - How to identify, inform and inspire United Living's future leaders
2023 Winner - Jake Rankin
2022 Winner - Jon Chouler
2021 Winner - Natalie Lamb
2020 Winner - Sikander Mahmood
2019 Winner - Paul Millard
2017 Winner - Joe Compton
2016 Winner - Natalie Lamb
2015 Winner - Rachel Hassall
2014 Winner - Paul Furse
2013 Winner - Daniel Buxton
2012 Winner - Alex Green
2011 Winner - Chris Rison
2010 Winner - Ali Hamdani