ESB won Best People Development in Engineering at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025 last year, celebrated for its strategic investment in coaching, mentoring, and professional development across its engineering teams.

The award-winning initiative, aligned with ESB’s Net Zero 2040 strategy, combines accredited training, structured processes, and strong governance to enhance leadership, performance, and engagement. Through practical programmes and measurable growth in capability, goal setting, and strategic alignment, ESB has created a framework for sustained talent development and organisational excellence.

“Our judges were impressed by ESB’s forward-thinking approach to people development. The combination of data-driven insights, practical initiatives, and structured coaching created a measurable impact on both capability and engagement,” the panel noted. Initiatives such as the “chemistry meetings” fostered collaboration and knowledge sharing, becoming widely embraced across the organisation.

ESB’s recognition reflects the high standards within the Engineering Excellence Awards, where winners are distinguished by innovation, leadership, and the ability to deliver tangible results in developing the next generation of engineering talent. The company’s achievement illustrates how a people-focused approach can drive performance, engagement, and organisational resilience.

With the momentum of 2025’s winners, attention now turns to the 2026 awards cycle. Which organisations will set the next benchmark for engineering talent development, leadership, and workforce engagement in Ireland’s engineering sector?

The Engineering Excellence Awards continue to showcase Ireland’s most influential engineers and transformative initiatives, providing a platform to recognise achievement, foster collaboration, and highlight innovations shaping the future of engineering.

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