Maggie Philbin to present this year’s BEEAs

Ms Philbin has worked in radio and television for 30 years on a wide range of science, medical and technology programmes, with TV credits including Tomorrow's World and Bang Goes the Theory. In November 2012 she was presented with the award for Best Outreach Work at the WISE Women of Achievement Awards for TeenTech, a social enterprise aimed at encouraging young people to consider the wide range of career possibilities in science, engineering and technology. In 2013 she was given the Promotion of Design Award by the IED and, as of this month, has taken over as the institution's new president. "We are delighted to have Maggie on board to present this year's BEEAs," said Ed Tranter, managing director of Awards organiser Findlay Media. "Her extensive knowledge and passion for engineering and technology go hand in hand with what the BEEAs are all about, and we look forward to another successful year." Now in their sixth year, the BEEAs are focused solely on the achievements of British engineers and companies. The aim is to promote the quality of engineering in the UK and celebrate those that have demonstrated the skills, invention and dedication to compete on an international stage. Entries for this year's Awards close on 11 July 2014. Winners will be announced at a lunch event being held at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, on 9 October. If you'd like to enter this year's BEEAs, or would like more information, go to www.beeas.co.uk.