Young Ambassador

UK CHEMICAL INDUSTRY YOUNG AMBASSADOR 2005

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The purpose of the award is to identify outstanding young people and harness their ambassadorial, communication and leadership skills on behalf of the UK industry as a whole.

The UK chemical industry attracts some of the most able and highly trained young people. The award encourages them to develop their communication skills whilst demonstrating awareness of the industry’s social and environmental context.

Formerly known as the Young Person of the Year Award, this popular award is now in its 24th successive year.

The national winner is chosen from members of the CIA, SCI, BCECA, RSC and Young Persons' Network from among winners representing different regions of the UK.

Regional Winners
North West and North Wales
Scotland and Ireland
London and East Anglia
South England
South West and South Wales
North East

CIA Awards ceremony

Leanne Hart is the Young Ambassador 2005. She won the Northeast regional heat of the competition before going on to win the final.

(L to R) Torben Jensen, MD, BASF plc, Leanne Hart, YA and Peter Sissons

Leanne is a 24-year-old process engineer from Hartlepool, and works for AMEC, an international project management and services company based in Darlington. She has a degree in chemical engineering, enjoys dance classes and works actively with her local Girl Guide group.

She says: "There are massive opportunities available in the chemical industry which are far too often overlooked. I will be proud to represent an industry that can offer so much to so many”.