Co-founder of BT Young Scientist, Dr Tony Scott has been recognised with one of the most prestigious honours from national body Engineers Ireland.

Over 250 members of the professional gathered in Dublin's Mansion House for the National Conferring Ceremony 2022.

Dr Scott was presented with the title of Honorary Fellow of Engineers Ireland, the highest honour other than the Presidency, that Engineers Ireland can bestow. It is conferred on those distinguished by the importance of their work in engineering, science or other vocations.

President of Engineers Ireland, Professor Orla Feely, also had the privilege of issuing a Presidential Invitation to become a Fellow of Engineers Ireland to Leo Clancy and Professor Linda Doyle. Engineers Ireland Fellows hold the most prestigious and senior professional title within the engineering profession. 

Reflecting on his Honorary Fellowship of Engineers Ireland, Dr Tony Scott said: "My lifelong interest in science and engineering has inspired me to want to showcase what can be achieved in these disciplines. To have been a part of an initiative that has grown from 230 participants and 5,000 visitors 57 years ago to a nationally recognised event that attracts in excess of 2,000 project applications and over 55,000 visitors every year gives me enormous pride. The essence of the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition is the spirit and ingenuity demonstrated by the students who participate. "The Exhibition continues to help cultivate and nurture our young innovative talent of the future, and I thank Engineers Ireland, who also carry out great work in this area, for this prestigious recognition."

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Leo Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, commented: "I am deeply honoured to become a Fellow of Engineers Ireland. Throughout my career I have drawn on my technical skillset to create opportunities for myself and others to drive innovation and creativity. Indeed, strong technological skills and talent are increasingly vital to indigenous SMEs and help Irish companies to start, grow, innovate, and win export sales in global markets as part of the wider business ecosystem. I applaud Engineers Ireland for its ongoing work to promote the next generation of engineers, technologists, and innovators as part of driving sustainable economic development in Ireland."

Professor Linda Doyle, Provost of Trinity College Dublin, added: "I am very grateful to receive this honour. Being an engineer is a big part of my identity and I draw on my engineering background every day in my role as Provost. I want to commend Professor Orla Feely and Engineers Ireland's Director General Caroline Spillane for their unstinting work to inspire more women to explore the world of engineering. This is really vital work. So, thank you to Engineers Ireland for this accolade and congratulations to all of those who have received their Registered Professional Titles today."

Engineers Ireland also conferred other engineering professionals from around the country with the Registered Professional Titles of Engineering Technician, Associate Engineer, Chartered Engineer or Fellow. The Registered Professional Title of Chartered Engineer is a peer-reviewed and internationally recognised formal recognition of a member's professional competence and is an accolade associated with the very best of the engineering profession. The conferral event also featured a panel discussion involving Professor Orla Feely, Dr Tony Scott, Leo Clancy and Dr Cristina Paduano on the topic of engineering in a time of change.