Winners 2026
Projects
Best Education and Higher Education Project
Cardiff and Vale College – Advanced Technology Centre and Barry Waterfront Campus
Wales
Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) is setting a new benchmark for education infrastructure as the first college delivered by WEPCo under the Welsh Government’s Mutual Investment Model (MIM). This pioneering project brings together public and private sector expertise to create two transformative campuses in the Vale of Glamorgan, driving r...
Residència Universitària Maria Oliveras
Spain
RUMO is a landmark higher education PPP developed through a 38 year partnership between the City of L’Hospitalet, the University of Barcelona (UB), and the private consortium RUMO, led by Equitix and cpm. Conceived as an open, community integrated academic facility, RUMO responds to critical structural needs of both the Bellvitge Campu...
Best Financial Structure
Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Network Operator Package
Australia
The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) Network Operator Package is the largest greenfield PPP in New South Wales (Australia)'s history and one of the largest PPPs ever globally (measured by total private capital for over A$5.5b+ in development and construction costs). The project was delivered by a world first, Regulate...
Best Healthcare Project
St Peter's Health Centre Reconfiguration
United Kingdom
Exemplifying collaborative estate transformation, delivered through a strong partnership between the Eric Wright Group, Integrated Care Board (ICB), Community Health Partnerships (CHP), and local health providers. Addressing longstanding inefficiencies within a community health building that had suffered from significant void space and...
Best Operational
North Staffs Hospitals Project
United Kingdom
The North Staffordshire Hospitals £307m PFI Partnership brings together the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT), Healthcare Support (North Staffs) Ltd (Project Co), Sodexo Health & Care and Siemens Healthineers. Over time, this partnership has evolved into an exem...
Best Social Infrastructure Project
Khalifa University Student Accommodation PPP Project
United Arab Emirates
The Khalifa University Student Accommodation public-private partnership is a groundbreaking transaction and the largest of its kind in the Middle East, setting a benchmark for student-centric PPPs in the region. This transformative project – including a 23-year concession to design, build, finance and maintain 3,260 student rooms – ref...
Best Transport Project
ViA15 Motorway Public–Private Partnership
Netherlands
The ViA15 motorway project is one of the Netherlands’ most ambitious and future focused transport infrastructure initiatives, designed to complete a vital east-west corridor linking the Port of Rotterdam with Germany. GelreGroen is central to delivering this transformative scheme, where each shareholder draws upon 15+ years of partners...
Best Utilities Project
Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant
United Kingdom
DLA Piper advised specialist international investment manager Amber Infrastructure, the Investment Adviser to International Public Partnerships Limited (INPP), and global investment group La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), on their landmark investment of up to an aggregate GBP 3bn equity stake in the GBP 26bn Sizewell C Project that reached fi...
Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme
United Kingdom
The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) reached financial close in August 2025, becoming the water sector’s first privately financed Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) project. The £3bn programme renews critical sections of the aqueduct, securing drinking water for more than 2.5 million people across Northwest England. ...
Companies and Teams
Culture and Diversity
Acorn Velindre
The nVCC team has delivered an exceptional, people centred culture defined by inclusivity, social value, and a deep commitment to community and workforce wellbeing. Our organisation stands out for embedding diversity and opportunity into every aspect of the project—creating a workplace where individuals thrive and communities benefit. ...
John Laing
From the earliest days of John Laing, our people have been our priority. Founded by infrastructure experts over 175 years ago, John Laing has evolved into a leader in investment and asset management of core infrastructure on a world stage, driven by our multifaceted teams who shape the company today. Our success is essentially built on...
Environment, Social and Governance of the Year
Sizewell C
Sizewell C is constructing a new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast that will generate reliable, low carbon electricity for around six million homes and play a central role in helping the UK reach its net zero goals while strengthening energy security. Sizewell C’s ESG Policy, formalised in 2023 as construction activity began t...
Financial Advisor of the Year
QMPF
QMPF is an independent FCA-authorised corporate financial advisor focused on the education, infrastructure, energy and low-carbon sectors. Over the last 5 years our specialist team of 16 has advised on projects with a transaction value of more than £5bn. QMPF has a successful track record of advising both public and private sector c...
Legal Advisor of the Year
DLA Piper
DLA Piper continues to deliver market leading work on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). Over the past year, we have delivered transformative PPP mandates across sectors, jurisdictions and financing models, combining deep technical excellence with genuine market shaping leadership. In 2025, we advised on some of the most significant P...
BCLP
BCLP's Energy and Infrastructure team has been at the forefront of first-of-a-kind PPP transactions for many years, and 2025 proved to be no exception. In 2025, the team successfully delivered market-leading advisory work on the £2bn+ Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) — the first large‑scale UK water project to reach f...
Public Sector Promoter/Procurer of the Year
Community Health Partnerships
Community Health Partnerships (CHP) has delivered a transformative year in promoting and procuring public–private partnership (PPP) enabled infrastructure improvements across England. In 2025, CHP significantly expanded the scale and impact of the NHS LIFT estate variation programme through the creation of a 10 strong national Developm...
Laguindingan International Airport Project
The Laguindingan International Airport project is a 30-year, USD 254.967 million PPP between the Philippine government and Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. It aims to more than double passenger capacity to 3.9 million by 2026 and reach 6.3 million at full completion, catalyzing tourism, trade, and jobs in Northern Mindanao. The Public-Privat...
Sponsor/Developer of the Year
Equitix
Since being founded in 2007, Equitix has pursued a clear mission: to create a lasting legacy by developing and managing essential infrastructure and critical services that strengthen communities for generations. In 2025, we did just this through two landmark projects: 1. The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) 2. Eelp...
WEPCo
WEPCo is setting a new benchmark for education infrastructure in Wales, delivering high quality, sustainable buildings through a collaborative and socially responsible PPP model. In 2025, our work demonstrated leadership across social value, sustainability, and partnership—showcasing why WEPCo should be recognised as Sponsor/Developer ...
SPV Management Company of the Year
Equitix Management Services
Equitix Management Services (EMS) is a market‑leading SPV Manager defined by consistency, scale, and a commitment to excellence in long‑term partnerships. EMS has evolved from trusted manager into strategic partner shaping the future of infrastructure delivery. EMS manages assets of every vintage and utilises its scale to provide strat...
Vercity Group
Vercity’s SPV Management Company of the Year submission showcases a year defined by strong performance, measurable social value, digital advancement, and a deep commitment to ESG and inclusive practice. With almost three decades of experience and a portfolio spanning more than 90 projects across social, economic, and renewable sectors,...
Technical Advisor of the Year
Arup
In 2025, Arup continued to stand out as a market leader in PPPs, closing 62 transactions globally with a total deal value of more than €171bn. But our impact can be measured in more than just numbers: we used our technical skills and wide-ranging experience to develop PPPs that enhance social mobility and demonstrate that we are a reli...
Individuals
Lifetime Achievement
Julian Rudd-Jones
Managing Director, Kajima Partnerships
Future Leader of the Year
Paul McGoldrick
Principal Consultant, Arup
Paul McGoldrick is an innovator, a collaborator and a mentor. He brings his combination of technical civil engineering knowledge, exceptional people skills, and broad experience in PPPs to pioneering, high-impact projects across the UK, Europe and beyond. After an early career working on major transport infrastructure projects, incl...
