About Year in Infrastructure

Recognizing the exceptional use of technology in infrastructure.

Real-world impact starts with the teams who push technology further.

What starts as one team’s breakthrough becomes everyone’s opportunity. For 22 years, Year in Infrastructure has brought those teams together: to be recognized, to share what they’ve learned, and to move the industry forward.

How finalists are chosen

Every year, hundreds of projects are nominated from around the world. Independent panels of industry experts select finalists not simply for what they build, but for how they apply technology to solve complex challenges, create measurable impact, and advance engineering practice.

22 years running

60+ countries

5,500 projects recognized

10+ languages

300+ nominations yearly

12 award categories

Countdown

The event starts October 6

Countdown Expired!

EVENT UPDATE

Winners revealed here on 7 October

Check back to see the full list of winners.

Video: Call for submissions for the YII Awards (0:42)

Frequently asked questions

Are these the same as the Going Digital Awards?

Yes. The Going Digital Awards were renamed the YII Awards. Digital innovation is still at the heart of the program, but the new name better reflects what the awards truly represent: the extraordinary use of technology to deliver real-world impact.

How do the YII Awards work?

After the projects are submitted, they are reviewed by an independent panel of jurors, using criteria specific to each category and according to these standards:

Provided quantitative, measurable, numeric data (where applicable).
Exhibited a sustainable way forward, both economically and environmentally.
Demonstrated innovative use of technology to meet project goals.
Connected disciplines and data to deliver stronger outcomes.

Three finalists are chosen in each of the 12 categories and invited to present their projects at the event before the juries and key members of the industry’s most influential press. The jurors will then make a final decision on the winners of each category, who will be announced at a gala celebration on the final day of the Year in Infrastructure Awards.

When can I submit a project for YII Awards?

Submissions open in Q1 each year and remain open for several weeks. Check back in late January for exact dates.

How do I get started with my submission?

Visit YII.awardsplatform.com to create a profile or get started.

If you’ve submitted before, your existing login still works. Forgotten your password? Use the reset option.

Once logged in:

Fill in the online nomination form
Upload three images and three videos
Accept the terms of the participation agreement

What to expect at the YII awards

Celebrate extraordinary thinking, learn from the people behind it, and share ideas that move the industry forward.