The YSOYA celebrate the diverse range of young talented surveyors, trainees and apprentices aged 35 and under, that are helping to improve and advance local communities. They also recognise the influential future leaders of the surveying profession.

The nine award categories cover a variety of surveying disciplines, including Asset and Facilities Management, Project Management and Quantity Surveying. There’s also an ‘Apprentice of the Year’ accolade to celebrate the growing numbers of future talent coming into the industry through the apprenticeship route.

The overall esteemed ‘RICS Matrics UK Young Surveyor of the Year’ title is awarded to the professional who has not only achieved great success in their respective role and sector, but who also demonstrates an unwavering commitment to improving the industry and the wider profession.

Last year the ‘RICS Matrics UK Young Surveyor of the Year’ title went to Jonathan Manns MRICS, convenor of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for London’s planning and built environment, who was director and head of regeneration and London planning at Colliers International at the time of winning the title, having become one of the company’s youngest director’s in 2014 at the age of 30. Eve Mallon of Faithful+Gould took last year’s Young Surveyor Project Management award. Eve played a pivotal role in the development of the partnership with the University of Glasgow, assisting on complex programmes of work within the public and private sector.

Anna Keys, chair of the RICS UK Matrics Board - a networking and support group for young surveyors - is heading up this year’s judging panel. She said: “The judging panel will once again be looking for surveying ambassadors who are not only excelling in their roles, but also giving something back to the profession, whether that be through mentoring others or getting involved in careers events to inspire the next generation. This year is also the 150th Anniversary of RICS, so there’s never been a better time for surveying firms – however large or small - to showcase the achievements of their young professionals.”

Anna, a chartered quantity surveyor at calfordseaden, added: “As the categories cover all disciplines, the shortlisted individuals and the winners of these awards will help demonstrate the wide variety of opportunities and exciting roles there are in the industry, which in turn will inspire future talent to consider a role in the built environment.”

Entries to the RICS Matrics YSOYA are welcomed from individuals themselves – including surveying apprentices, trainees, and associate RICS members - or from colleagues or employers. Nominate or enter the awards at www.rics.org/ysoya. The closing date to enter is July 6 and the winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony held in London in November.