This award aims to identify an outstanding project that combines engineering skill, aesthetics, technical innovation and environmental considerations.

This award is presented to an organisation or partnership that has demonstrated remarkable achievement during a construction project involving one or more crossings.

The Bridges Award for New Life recognises an outstanding refurbishment, rehabilitation, reconstruction or repurposing project

The Bridges Management Award recognises an outstanding initiative or project in the maintenance, inspection or management of a bridge or group of bridges.

This award recognises an outstanding contribution to a bridge project outside the UK in the field of bridge design, engineering, construction, management and associated services, including the supply of equipment and expertise. It is open to UK-headquartered companies and the UK-based divisions of international firms.

The Bridges Ethos Award recognises an outstanding apprenticeship programme or initiative in staff training, mentoring or retainment in the bridge sector, which includes management, maintenance, inspection, design and construction.

The Bridges Sustainability Award recognises innovation in the reduction of carbon emissions in the design, construction, maintenance, management, repair or disposal of a bridge or bridges in the UK.