A BAE Systems technician has won a prestigious prize.
Denize Ivy Pilarta, 21, is an apprentice non-destructive examination engineering technician at BAE Systems Submarines and has been awarded one of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year prizes.
The late Mary George CBE joined the Electrical Association for Women in 1956 having previously been a civil servant with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
The prize is given to a young female apprentice who shows great promise and potential in the profession and is tipped to be one of tomorrow’s leaders in engineering.
Denize is responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of submarines, working alongside technicians confirming critical components are free from unwanted defects.
She said: “I am so grateful; I’ve got to know these incredible women and find out about the amazing work they do, and I can’t believe I’ve won this award.
“Being a part of YWE has been an incredible experience, especially during such a challenging year. I’m honoured to represent women in engineering, and I hope to inspire the next generation of young girls to pursue their passion for STEM.”
The IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards celebrate women working in modern engineering – and aim to help change the perception that engineering is predominantly a career for men by banishing outdated engineering.
