News

Recognising M25 Heroes at the Highway Heroes Awards 2025

We were especially proud to attend the Highway Hero Awards 2025, an inspiring evening that recognised extraordinary acts of courage and dedication across the highways sector. The stories shared were deeply moving and a powerful reminder of the impact extraordinary actions can have. 

The Highway Hero Awards celebrate individuals who go above and beyond their duty to help others, whether in the communities they serve or by supporting fellow workers unconditionally. 

We are delighted to share that four of our colleagues: Nancy Norris, Lacey Nash, Neil Dunkling, and Nigel Railton were shortlisted for these prestigious awards. Being shortlisted is a significant achievement, and we are honoured to see their efforts recognised on such a prominent stage. 

We are incredibly proud of Nancy, Lacey, Neil, and Nigel for representing our organisation and demonstrating the very best of our industry. 

---

Notes to Editors

About Connect Plus and Connect Plus Services:

  • In 2009, National Highways awarded Connect Plus a 30-year contract to operate and manage the M25 and its key arterial link roads. It continues to be National Highways’ flagship public finance initiative (PFI) and is the largest highways PFI project ever awarded in the UK.
  • Connect Plus is a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings Ltd, Balfour Beatty and Egis Investment Partners - a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways maintenance and management.
  • Connect Plus Services (CPS), is Connect Plus’ specialist and strategic supply chain partner responsible for operations and maintenance, bringing together the collective strength and expertise of its parent companies, Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRéalis and Egis.
  • With a workforce of 780 people, based at seven locations around the network, CPS carries out routine maintenance, and whole-life management of thousands of M25 assets. CPS manages the operation of the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a severe weather season maintenance programme.
  • For further information please visit: https://www.connectplusm25.co.uk/