25.06.2026
Morson Praxis is proud to announce that Head of Engineering Delivery, Jon Callahan, has been shortlisted for Engineer of the Year at the Engineering Talent Awards 2026.
The recognition reflects Jon’s contribution not only as an engineering leader, but as someone committed to strengthening the profession for future generations.
One of the youngest Fellows of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Jon achieved Fellowship at just 35. Throughout his career, he has combined technical excellence with a clear focus on developing capability, building engineering confidence, and widening access to STEM.
Jon shared of the news:
“Engineering has given me opportunities to work on challenging projects, develop talented people, and help inspire the next generation of engineers through STEM outreach and early careers development.
“To be recognised alongside so many outstanding engineers is a genuine honour. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, particularly the colleagues, mentors, graduates, apprentices and students who have been part of the journey.”
Over the past two years, Jon has played a central role in the growth of Morson Praxis’s Early Careers Development Programme that has expanded from 15 to more than 130 engineers. His work has helped create a structured development pathway built around mentoring, discipline-specific career roadmaps, targeted training, and recognition of achievement.
A significant part of this work has recently been the creation of an in-house Systems and Software Training Academy. Designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace readiness, the 12-week programme provides practical exposure across the software development lifecycle, helping early careers engineers build the skills and confidence needed to contribute in professional environments from day one.
Alongside his engineering leadership, Jon has championed STEM engagement across the organisation. As STEM Lead, he developed an internal STEM Ambassador programme that has trained 20% of the workforce as ambassadors, expanding the organisation’s ability to engage with schools, colleges and community groups.
His commitment to inclusion has been equally impactful. Jon has supported initiatives designed to challenge stereotypes and broaden participation in engineering, including programmes for aspiring female engineers, young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and pupils with special educational needs.
Particularly noteworthy is his work with local SEN schools, helping demonstrate that engineering benefits from different ways of thinking, learning and problem solving.
Jon commented:
“The area I am most proud of is my work with local SEN schools supporting pupils with complex additional needs. I have worked closely with these schools to showcase the talents of their pupils and to challenge the assumption that STEM careers are out of reach because of disability or additional needs.
This work has been especially meaningful because it has helped pupils, teachers and families see engineering differently: not as a closed profession, but as one where different ways of thinking, learning and problem-solving are valuable strengths. I have sought to create visible, encouraging pathways into STEM for young people who are too often overlooked.”
Jon’s shortlist recognition is a reflection of the values that sit at the heart of great engineering: technical excellence, applied thinking, leadership, and a commitment to building what comes next.
Everyone at Morson Praxis congratulates Jon on this well-deserved achievement and wishes him the very best for the awards ceremony in October.
