Prince Friso Engineer Prize

Prestigious award for outstanding engineers

With this award, KIVI puts the engineers of the future and the engineering profession in the spotlight. The winner may call himself or herself Engineer of the Year for a year

About the Prince Friso Engineer Prize

Every year, the Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI) awards the prestigious Prince Friso Engineer Prize to an engineer who excels in expertise, innovation, social impact, entrepreneurship and ambassadorship. This will take place during the Day of the Engineer.

This award, named after the late Prince Friso, brother of King Willem-Alexander, honours his legacy as an engineer in mechanical and aerospace engineering, and his valued membership at KIVI.

The nomination criteria can be found here.

Martijn Otten wins twelfth Prince Friso Ingenieur Prize 2026

Martijn Otten has won the Prins Friso Ingenieursprijs 2026. The jury particularly praised his exceptional technical depth, entrepreneurship and social commitment.

Preliminary nomination Nominations Prince Friso Engineer Prize 2027

Do you already know who you want to nominate for the 2027 Prince Friso Engineer Prize?

Then click on the link below and leave your e-mail address. We will then send you a one-off message around September when the nomination lists open!

Finalists 2026

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Annual ceremony

Since 2015, a professional jury has annually awarded the Prins Friso Ingenieursprijs to an outstanding engineer. The Public Prize and the KIVI Engineering Student Team Award, an incentive prize for students, are also awarded.

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