19th April 2023, Chester, UK |
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Introducing the Sanjay Mortimer Rising Star Award! |
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TCT are delighted to be collaborating with the Sanjay Mortimer Foundation (SMF) to present the Sanjay Mortimer Foundation Rising Star Award. |
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In its inaugural year, this award will recognise an up-and-coming neurodivergent young person who has the potential to contribute greatly towards the engineering industry.
The SMF aims to help these neurodiverse individuals, interested in engineering and making, realise where their talents and strengths lie. Enabling them to shape their perceived belief in their engineering abilities, thus building self-esteem and increasing interest in engineering. |
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Find out more about the SMF at www.sanjaymortimerfoundation.org/
Teula Bradshaw, Executive Director of the Sanjay Mortimer Foundation stated, "The SMF are extremely grateful to TCT for collaborating with them on this Rising Star Award. Sharing our mission of ‘Helping those with neurodiverse minds recognise their strengths and talents through engineering’ is at the core of our strategy. This award will help us find these unique individuals, with a love of making, and enable them to build their self-esteem and realise their potential" |
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To qualify for entry, the following criteria must be met:
- A young person between the age of 18-25 years old.
- Resident in England or Wales.
- Must be neurodivergent.
- Must find enjoyment from engineering and/or making, in this case, specifically 3D Printing.
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The judges will be looking for candidates who find enjoyment, creativity, and/or an outlet in 3D printing. They’d like to understand how each candidate discovered 3D printing and the extent of their passion for it.
The winning entrant will receive a Prusa 3D printer to help support their journey into Engineering, plus the opportunity to be apply to become an SMF Star, providing access to grants, training and more.
The successful candidate will be announced at the TCT Awards Ceremony on 7th June 2023 which will take place at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, UK. This is set to be an exciting evening of celebration. It's a fabulous networking opportunity with over 250 industry professionals sharing their pride in the industry.
An annual black-tie celebration of the very best innovations and applications of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing technology globally. Advance purchase tickets are now available for the TCT Awards.
For further information please visit www.tctawards.com
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Notes for the Editor
Celebrating 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Innovation
TCT has always existed at the intersection of technology and applications, and the TCT Awards reflects this position. Celebrating the innovators, technologies and collaborators behind the leading examples of additive manufacturing, 3D printing, design and engineering across the globe.
The very best use cases of ground-breaking technologies are collaborative projects – and the TCT Awards recognises the partners in a project from designers and engineers to technology providers.
In 2023, TCT Awards will once again celebrate 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing innovation across a range of industries including medical, aerospace, automotive and consumer products. Technology innovations will also be in the spotlight along with further inductees to the prestigious and coveted TCT Hall of Fame.
The TCT Awards 2023 ceremony will be held on 7th June 2023 at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, UK.
For further information visit: www.tctawards.com
About Rapid News Publications Ltd
Rapid News Publications Ltd, the owner of the TCT Group, has been a leading authority in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, design and engineering technology for 30 years.
A rich mix of live events and all-encompassing media portfolio enables TCT to deliver business critical intelligence, connecting the additive community across Europe, North America and Asia. The TCT Group (www.thetctgroup.com) is owned by Rapid News Publications Ltd (www.rapidnews.com) a member of the AEO (Association of Event Organisers) and BPA Worldwide. |
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