{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67aa0d1cc6f97f89d8b034ed/69d63046ef4d724206e050e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Preview of the Enginuity Skills Awards","description":"<p>With the Enginuity Skills Awards coming up on the 1st&nbsp;July, Steph sits down with the Event Lead, Ben Hope, to find out what goes into planning this highly prestigious evening which celebrates careers and talent across the engineering and manufacturing sector.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Now in its 12th&nbsp;year and with a record number of nominations, Ben tells us about the range of talents and categories which are showcased and why attending the Awards offers an opportunity to network with industry thinkers, leaders and new talent, as well as celebrate successes.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Steph also meets this year’s host, Swarzy Shire (BBC Sounds, Radio 1/1Xtra/Radio 4) who talks about her own journey into radio and TV and why she’s excited about the Awards night.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Tickets for the Enginuity Skills Awards are available&nbsp;<a href=\"https://enginuity.org/skills-awards-2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">online</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome&nbsp;</p><p>01:12 Award Categories and Nominations</p><p>02:52 The Importance of Sharing Finalists Stories</p><p>06:34 Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes</p><p>07:38 Networking Tips and Confidence</p><p>10:35 Judging Process and Tickets</p><p>13:14 Meet Swarzy</p><p>13:44 Swarzy’s Radio Journey&nbsp;</p><p>18:27 Preshow Rituals&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch with the podcast at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sospod@enginuity.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sospod@enginuity.org</a></p>","author_name":"Enginuity"}