The award was presented on the occasion of IET (UK) Lord Austin Lecture 2012 on theme UK and European Rail Freight- Insight & Lessons for India delivered by Lord Tony Berkely, Chairman, Rail Freight Group and board Member, European Rail Freight Association. Shri Kul Bhushan , Member Electrical, Railway Board and Ex- Officio Secretary to Govt. of India, Ministry of Railways was also honored on the occasion.

From IET Delhi Network Shri N. Venkatesan, Chairman, Shri R.N. Rajpoot, Hony. Secretary and Shri V. K. Gupta, Hony Treasurer, senior members and young engineers were present.