AN AWARDS scheme aimed at improving the world through engineering has been launched for local businesses.

The inaugural Wessex Region Engineering Excellence awards have been unveiled by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers aimed at everyone from SMEs to large multinationals.

Categories include Outstanding Product of the Year, Outstanding Project of the Year and Wessex Region Manufacturer of the Year.

The Institution will also award three individuals with Outstanding Achievement accolades.

Nick Schulkins, chair of the Wessex Region, said: “The Wessex Region is full of hardworking, dynamic and innovative engineers, and these awards have been created to give them the chance to have their stories heard. With each of the winners receiving a profile piece in Professional Engineers Magazine, it’s a real opportunity to showcase the region’s engineering excellence.”

The deadline for entries is July 30.

For more information or to enter email wessexawards@imeche.org.