ZIMBABWEAN engineer Tarisiro Fundira has been announced as one of the three finalists for the esteemed Tony Chapman Medal, awarded by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
The award celebrates the exceptional performance of newly qualified Incorporated Engineers and includes a £1,000 cash prize. The winner is also put forward as ICE’s nominee for the Baroness Platt of Writtle Award.
If Fundira wins, he will be the first Zimbabwean to receive this prestigious accolade, marking a significant milestone for both his career and the Zimbabwean engineering community.
Fundira who is currently based in the UK, has been nominated for this prestigious award following his successful completion of the Incorporated Professional Review, which earned him the status of an Incorporated Engineer.
The final will take place on March 20, 2025 at the ICE headquarters at One Great George Street, London.
His reviewers highlighted his passion and enthusiasm for civil engineering, active participation in ICE activities, and his outstanding performance across all attributes required for the award.
Fundira holds a Civil Engineering BEng degree from the University of Manchester and has received a number of awards including Stellify Award,
Making a difference award, Exemplifying Mott MacDonald Pride values 2022 and in 2023 he received the Graduate of the year 2023 award.
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Fundira's nomination is a testament to his significant contributions to the field of civil engineering.
He has served as a site engineer in Rwanda, where he led the construction of a 77-meter suspended bridge over the Gasayo River. This bridge has provided safe access to essential amenities for over 1,400 people in the local community.
Additionally, he has also played a crucial role as the drainage lead for the University of Derby Business School and the Albion Square project, both of which are nearing completion.
Beyond his technical achievements, Fundira has made substantial contributions to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion within the engineering profession.
As the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lead at Mott MacDonald, he oversees a unit of over 2,000 people fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.
The Tony Chapman Medal commemorates Tony Chapman, a notable ICE Reviewer and Council member, who made significant contributions to raising the profile of Incorporated Members.
The final decision will be made after the finalists present their professional review reports to a judging panel, followed by a question and answer session in March. The winner will be announced on the day of the final and will receive their medal at the ICE Annual Awards Ceremony.
Tarisiro Fundira's journey and achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring engineers, showcasing the impact of dedication, skill and a commitment to enhancing the profession.
