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:
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.
Please contact the Bentley PR team at [email protected]. They can connect you with users, projects, and additional background materials to support your coverage.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or related support, contact the Bentley PR team at [email protected].
Upload high resolution images and videos.
To complete your submission, include at least three supporting images and three supporting videos that represent your project clearly and credibly. If your project includes a digital twin or iModel, include visuals of both the physical asset and its digital representation.
If your project is selected as a finalist, these materials may also be used in large-format event graphics and promotional content. That makes quality critical. Submit the highest-resolution files available so they hold up across web, print, and presentation formats.
The jury reviews your visuals alongside your written submission, so choose assets that strengthen your story. Use clear, descriptive file names, following a consistent format such as “companyname-description-1.jpg”, and include a caption for each image. To submit additional or alternative file types, email [email protected] for guidance.
Make sure your images are as high-resolution as possible:
Prioritize visuals that show the project itself, the asset in context, and the real-world result.
Images of the finished project, or realistic renderings of the near-finished outcome, tend to be more compelling than screenshots of software interfaces, charts, or presentation slides. Choose images that help the jury quickly understand what was built, why it matters, and what makes the work exceptional.
Videos should help the jury understand the scale of the project, the challenge you solved, and the value your work delivered. Use footage that is clear, purposeful, and easy to follow.
Prioritize strong visuals over heavy narration or dense slides. Show the asset, the context, and the results. If you include animation or motion graphics, make sure they support the story rather than distract from it.
Idea footage includes:
Technical specifications:
Important notes:
What the jury wants to see:
A strong submission is clear, specific, and grounded in results. The jury wants to understand the challenge, what your team did differently, how Bentley software was applied, and what measurable impact the project delivered.
The best submissions make complex work easy to follow. They use credible details, strong visuals, and outcome-based language. Focus on what changed because of your work: time saved, risk reduced, performance improved, cost avoided, or resilience gained.
What sets the strongest entries apart is clarity and proof. They do not rely on broad claims. They show ingenuity and explain the role of the technology, as well as demonstrate why the project stands out.
Submitting your project is the first step toward global recognition for the work your team has delivered. Every stage of the program gives participants greater visibility across the infrastructure community.
Nominees
Finalists
Winners
Plan to spend several days preparing your submission. While the form itself may not take long to fill out, gathering the right project details, visuals, and supporting materials usually takes more time.
The jury needs enough context to evaluate your project fairly, so the strongest entries are prepared carefully. Give yourself time to collect the right information, review your answers, and choose the visuals that best support your story.
Yes. Once you start your online submission, you can save your progress, log out, and return whenever you are ready. You can access the submission platform at YII.awardsplatform.com.
Visit YII.awardsplatform.com and 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:
The welcome reception will take place in the Atrium and Convention Foyers on October 6 from 18:30-20:30.
Breakfast is included with your hotel stay.
Additional meals and networking opportunities will be provided throughout the event:
We will make every effort to accommodate dietary requirements, food allergies, and other special meal requests. Please include your dietary needs during registration or contact the event team in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are made.
Transportation is not currently included, but we are exploring options and will provide an update if this information changes.
The awards gala is a black-tie event featuring a plated dinner, followed by an afterparty in Skai Loft.