Bentley Systems Announces 2025 Going Digital Awards Nominations
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the global leader in infrastructure engineering software, has officially opened the nomination process for its highly anticipated 2025 Going Digital Awards. The Going Digital Awards is a distinguished global program that acknowledges groundbreaking digital innovations in the infrastructure sector, with an emphasis on advancements in the design, construction, and operational performance of infrastructure projects. This program has gained immense recognition over the past two decades, highlighting the remarkable work of professionals and organizations using Bentley software to push the boundaries of infrastructure development.
The awards recognize exceptional projects in 12 categories, showcasing the diverse and transformative role of digital technology in the infrastructure industry. Independent jurors—comprising renowned thought leaders, technical experts, and industry specialists—are tasked with selecting the winners from an impressive pool of global entries. These jurors carefully evaluate each project to assess its innovation, impact, and value to the overall infrastructure ecosystem.
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2025 Going Digital Awards is March 31, 2025, and Bentley Systems encourages all infrastructure professionals, teams, and organizations who have leveraged Bentley software in their projects to nominate their work. Bentley’s Going Digital Awards program is open to all users of Bentley’s software solutions, regardless of the scale or scope of their projects. This inclusivity ensures that every significant advancement in the digital transformation of infrastructure—whether in the early stages of design or fully operational projects—can be recognized.
Celebrating over 20 years of excellence in infrastructure innovation, the Going Digital Awards program has recognized more than 5,250 remarkable infrastructure projects across the globe. The awards provide a unique platform for showcasing exceptional work and raising awareness about the evolving role of technology in improving infrastructure. Whether it’s new methods for accelerating project delivery, innovative solutions for optimizing operations, or breakthroughs in design and simulation, the Going Digital Awards highlight the digital tools and approaches that are transforming the industry.
In the 2025 edition, finalists will be selected in 12 categories that represent the full spectrum of infrastructure development. The categories include:
- Bridges and Tunnels: Recognizing innovations in the design, construction, and maintenance of bridges and tunnels that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Cities, Campuses, and Facilities: Celebrating digital solutions applied to the development of urban spaces, large-scale campuses, and public/private facilities.
- Construction: Acknowledging digital advancements in construction processes, project management, and on-site execution that enhance productivity and quality.
- Energy Production: Focusing on digital innovations in energy production infrastructure, including renewable and traditional energy sources.
- Geospatial and Reality Modeling: Highlighting the use of digital twins, modeling, and geospatial technologies for infrastructure planning, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Project Delivery: Recognizing project management solutions and digital workflows that streamline the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects.
- Rail and Transit: Celebrating advancements in rail and transit systems that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
- Roads and Highways: Acknowledging innovative approaches to the design, construction, and operation of road networks and highway systems.
- Structural Engineering: Recognizing digital tools and solutions that contribute to advancements in structural engineering, ensuring the safety and durability of infrastructure.
- Subsurface Modeling and Analysis: Focusing on digital methods for subsurface analysis and modeling, which are crucial for projects involving complex underground conditions.
- Transmission and Distribution: Highlighting advancements in the digital management of energy transmission and distribution networks, ensuring efficient and reliable service delivery.
- Water and Wastewater: Recognizing innovations in water management and wastewater systems that address global challenges related to sustainability, climate change, and population growth.
Finalists selected in these categories will be invited to Bentley’s prestigious Year in Infrastructure conference and the Going Digital Awards program, which will be held in Amsterdam on October 14-15, 2025. This annual event brings together industry leaders, technical experts, and infrastructure professionals from around the world to explore the latest digital technologies and best practices shaping the future of infrastructure. The finalists will be able to present their projects before an independent jury of industry peers and influential members of the press.
As part of the Going Digital Awards experience, Bentley Systems will honor a select group of exceptional projects and organizations for their contributions to the advancement of infrastructure. In addition to the juried awards, Bentley’s founders will personally recognize these projects for their impact on the industry. The winners of the 2025 Going Digital Awards will be announced on October 15, 2025, during the Going Digital Awards ceremony at the Year in Infrastructure conference.
Moreover, nominated projects that make it to the Going Digital Awards will also receive significant global exposure. Each nominated project will be profiled in Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbook, a comprehensive publication distributed to a wide audience that includes government officials, media professionals, industry influencers, and Bentley users. This recognition serves as a powerful tool for showcasing the innovative work of the finalists and promoting their achievements to a global network.
The Going Digital Awards not only celebrate digital innovation but also provide a unique opportunity for Bentley’s software users to gain industry-wide recognition for their efforts. By participating, organizations and individuals can demonstrate their leadership in digital transformation and showcase the real-world impact of their projects.
Bentley Systems’ Going Digital Awards are part of the company’s broader mission to support the digital transformation of the infrastructure sector. As a provider of advanced software solutions, Bentley Systems enables professionals and organizations of all sizes to design, construct, and operate infrastructure more efficiently, sustainably, and cost-effectively. Bentley’s software solutions—such as MicroStation, Bentley Open applications, SYNCHRO, and ProjectWise—empower teams to leverage digital technologies like modeling, simulation, and digital twins to optimize every phase of the infrastructure lifecycle.
To nominate a project or learn more about the 2025 Going Digital Awards, visit the official Going Digital Awards website.
