The future prospects of the data center community rely on the emergence of a new generation, ready to pick up the baton and take the sector on towards undreamt-of achievements. Past winners have gone on to build successful careers while raising the profile of the companies that employ them.

New technologies and new platforms require new skills, so this category is open to the whole mission critical “stack," including not only M&E but also systems, architecture and software professionals. Judges will be looking for a track record of achievement in project leadership and delivery as well as a higher profile in our industry than their years would suggest.

Our 2023 Finalists are:

• Matthew Jones, Senior Electrical Engineer, Burns & McDonnell
• Gabrielle Bishop, MEP Coordinator, DPR Construction
• Joel Anderson, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Arup
• Alexander Doey, Principal Mechanical Engineer, RED Engineering Design