THE WOMEN IN SAFETY & HEALTH AWARDS

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Diversity Champion of the Year - Health & Safety

An award for an individual, male ally, team, or organisation initiating and leading action(s) to remove barriers, improve the working experience, engagement levels of employees and create an environment where individuals feel a sense of belonging, this award is to recognise those committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values, and diversity.

Bradley, Laura

Organisation name
OCS
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Chawla, Priya

Organisation name
Kenvue LLC Brands
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Hatt, James

Organisation name
Cappagh Browne Utilities Ltd
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Hira, Kulvinder

Organisation name
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
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Irish, Nevita

Organisation name
ECB and Ambala
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Kasola, Dimitra

Organisation name
Holcim
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Khachiaa, Aziza

Organisation name
Holcim
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MUÑOZ-CALERO, Paloma

Organisation name
Holcim
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Ruddy, Becky

Organisation name
NRS Dounreay
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Scott, Chris

Organisation name
1st Safety Solutions
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Secker, Samantha

Organisation name
Safesmart
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White, Sherry

Organisation name
Oxford People Solutions
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Health & Safety Administrator of the Year

This category is designed to recognise an individual who has gone above and beyond supporting and engaging with different parts of an organisation. This outstanding person holds the business together with their support, consistency, hard work and dedication.

Blackett, Margaret

Organisation name
Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd
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Clark, Natalie

Organisation name
Capital Sky Ltd
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Court, Lucy

Organisation name
Vulcascot Cable Protectors
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Courtnell, Stacy

Organisation name
Blayson Olefines Ltd
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Erasmus, Lois

Organisation name
EDF
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Gambetta, Kirsty

Organisation name
Cappagh Browne Utilities Ltd
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Harries, Zoe

Organisation name
OCS
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Kalcheva, Lili

Organisation name
HS2
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Sanders, Janet

Organisation name
Thurston Group
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Stobart, Alison

Organisation name
MJ Quinn Integrate Services Ltd
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Thomas, Chelsey

Organisation name
Aston Martin
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Wigglesworth, Beth

Organisation name
Harrison’s of Hull
Photo of nominee
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Health & Safety Industry Woman of the Year

This category is designed to recognise a female health and safety professional who made a significant contribution to the implementation or enhancement of health, safety or wellbeing standards within either their own or a client organisation or a woman working within the health and safety sector who has made a significant contribution to their organisation.

Carolyn, Smith

Organisation name
Aurora Energy Services
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Cherie, McDonald

Organisation name
SGN
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Emelia, Ntiamoah

Organisation name
SLB-OneSubsea
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Emily, Castle

Organisation name
Costain
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Emma, Bramhall

Organisation name
Hesley Group
Photo of nominee

Emma, Fennings-Mills

Organisation name

EB Safety Group

Photo of nominee

Justyna, Rodzik

Organisation name
Biffa
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Lauren, Hickling

Organisation name
Travis Perkins PLC
Photo of nominee

Marta, Pachowicz

Organisation name
Safety Management Limited
Photo of nominee

Roxanne, Thorpe

Organisation name
Portview Fit-out
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Sian, Carter

Organisation name
University of Leeds
Photo of nominee

Tracey, Heneghan

Organisation name
Capital Sky Ltd
Photo of nominee
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Inclusive Company Award - Health & Safety

This category is designed to recognise a company or collective who have taken proactive steps to help continuously improve diversity and culture within the industry. You can submit up to two (2) supporting materials in the form of documents or videos.

Cappagh Browne

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EEUK Group

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James Walker

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Macro Global

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Oxford People Solutions

Company Logo
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Leader in Health & Safety Consultancy Award

This award recognises an individual working in H&S consultancy who has made a significant impact on improving professional standards. Through their involvement in key projects, development of practical solutions, or delivery of expert guidance, they have demonstrated leadership, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Respected by peers as a role model, their work has not only enhanced safety outcomes but also supported the growth and competency of others within the H&S profession.

Carel, Tamma

Organisation name
iCOR
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Firkins, Marisa

Organisation name
Safety Forward Limited
Photo of nominee

Gardiner, Julie

Organisation name
Peninsula Business Services Limited
Photo of nominee

Mephan, Samantha

Organisation name
Rider Levett Bucknall
Photo of nominee

Merchant, Sarah

Organisation name
Peninsula Business Services Limited
Photo of nominee

Pachowicz, Marta

Organisation name
Safety Management Limited
Photo of nominee

Randall, Nicola

Organisation name
Stallard Kane
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Smith, Hayley

Organisation name
The H&S Dept.
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Tull, Laura

Organisation name
SHE does safety Ltd
Photo of nominee

Wilson, Natalie

Organisation name
Workwear Solutions International Limited
Photo of nominee
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Leader in Health & Safety in Manufacturing Award

This category is designed to recognise a female who stands above the rest in terms of leadership in relation to H&S in the manufacturing sector.

Albuery, Jemma

Organisation name
Badgemaster Ltd
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Boreham, Wendy

Organisation name
Vulcascot Cable protectors
Photo of nominee

Furgrove, Vicky

Organisation name
Heineken UK Manchester
Photo of nominee

Rocha, Ana

Organisation name
Aston Martin
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Shuck, Karen

Organisation name
Louis Steitz Secura GmbH + Co. KG
Photo of nominee

Tasker, Kay

Organisation name
Dairi-Pak Limited
Photo of nominee

Thompson, Laura

Organisation name
James Walker
Photo of nominee

Ventura Flores, Irma Sonia

Organisation name
Holcim
Photo of nominee
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Leader in Health & Safety in Public Sector Award

This award recognises an individual who has made a significant and lasting impact on health and safety within the public sector.

Through their involvement in critical projects, implementation of innovative solutions, or leadership in key initiatives, they have driven positive change and raised professional standards.

Austen, Emma

Organisation name
Ministry of Defence
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Cranmer, Allison

Organisation name
Education, Sport & Culture for States of Guernsey
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Curtis, Anna

Organisation name
Science Museum Group
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Ejiofor, Florence

Organisation name
North West London Pathology
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Jackson, Melissa

Organisation name
Midland Heart
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Rodzik, Justyna

Organisation name
Biffa
Photo of nominee

Strong, Rachael

Organisation name
Humberside Fire and Rescue
Photo of nominee

Taro, Mel

Organisation name
Serco Environmental Services
Photo of nominee

Troake, Lee

Organisation name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Photo of nominee

Vogel, Toni

Organisation name
Royal Navy
Photo of nominee
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Leader in Health & Safety Management Award

This category is designed to recognise a female health and safety professional who stands above the rest in terms of leadership for H&S management in their business or the sector as a whole.

Albuery, Jemma

Organisation name
Badgemaster Ltd
Photo of nominee

Bak, Agnieszka

Organisation name
Square APE Ltd
Photo of nominee

Batchelor, April

Organisation name
Cappagh Browne Utilities Ltd
Photo of nominee

Bloomfield, Jo

Organisation name
Boskalis Offshore Energy
Photo of nominee

Farooky, Einaas

Organisation name
Peninsula Ltd
Photo of nominee

GRAY, Ally

Organisation name
Numatic International Ltd
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Jack, Tori

Organisation name
Cherry Pipes
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mack, katie

Organisation name
AstraZeneca
Photo of nominee

Manson, Ashley

Organisation name
M Group
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Maria, Ioana

Organisation name
Berkeley St George
Photo of nominee

Marklew, Lisa

Organisation name
Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd.
Photo of nominee

Mortimer, Kim-Marie

Organisation name
OVO Energy
Photo of nominee
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Leader in Health & Safety Training Award

This category is designed to recognise a female health and safety professional who stands above the rest in terms of leadership in H&S training.

Bowles, Zoe

Organisation name
Agar Bowles Ltd
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Cornwell, Hayley

Organisation name

EB Safety Group

Photo of nominee

Crocombe, Carla

Organisation name
SafetyRocks
Photo of nominee

Davies, Heather

Organisation name
GTG Training Ltd
Photo of nominee

Donnelly, Eileen

Organisation name
Ripple&Co
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Froggett, Susan

Organisation name
Trant Engineering Ltd
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Hewitt, Karen J.

Organisation name
Leaderlike Limited
Photo of nominee

Houghton, Toni

Organisation name
Peninsula Business Services Limited
Photo of nominee

Read, Danielle

Organisation name
BAE Systems - Defence Solutions - Maritime Services
Photo of nominee

Riggs, Dr. Julie

Organisation name
British Safety Council
Photo of nominee

THOMSON, Karen

Organisation name
British Army
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Tucker, Abigail

Organisation name
Ethypharm
Photo of nominee
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate of the Year

This category is designed to recognise a female health who has gone above and beyond to champion mental health and wellbeing.

Airey, Debbie

Organisation name
Kicking the Door Down
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Bradbury, Claire

Organisation name
Peninsula
Photo of nominee

Connell, Elizabeth

Organisation name
RAC Motoring Services
Photo of nominee

Cross, Kerry

Organisation name
M Group
Photo of nominee

Furgrove, Vicky

Organisation name
Heineken UK Manchester
Photo of nominee

Gambetta, Kirsty

Organisation name
Cappagh Browne Utilities Ltd
Photo of nominee

Gower, Laura

Organisation name
Draeger UK
Photo of nominee

Johnson, Toni

Organisation name
Cromwell Tools Ltd
Photo of nominee

Matin, Lynda

Organisation name
Macro Group
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Podmore, Natalie

Organisation name
Go North West
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Slim, Joanne

Organisation name
Holcim
Photo of nominee

Windebank, Kim

Organisation name
OCS
Photo of nominee
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Product/Solution Innovation Award for Women at Work

This category recognises a product/solution that has either advanced protecting women in the workplace or improved standards of health and wellbeing for women in the workplace.

Cappagh Brownes Women's PPE Catalogue

Organisation name
Cappagh Browne Utilities Ltd
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Flame retardant material for polymer

Organisation name
National Institute of Standards (NIS), Egypt
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Venus Core SB

Organisation name
Venus Workwear
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Rising Star Award

This category is designed to recognise a female health and safety professional who has made a significant contribution to the implementation or enhancement of health, safety or wellbeing standards within either their own or a client organisation.

Aisha, Toussaint

Organisation name
Rider Levett Bucknall
Photo of nominee

Alexandra, Stanier

Organisation name
Radius Limited
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Caeleigh, Timoney

Organisation name
Capital Sky Ltd
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Chenise, Sippetts

Organisation name
CBRE
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Ciara, Hayes

Organisation name
Energia Group
Photo of nominee

Eilidh, Macdonald

Organisation name
GAP Group
Photo of nominee

Kate, Harrison

Organisation name
Harrions of Hull
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Melissa, Watson

Organisation name
Deltawaite
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Phoebe, Coombes

Organisation name
Numatic International Ltd
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Racheal, David

Organisation name
safety management ltd UK
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Rebecca, Johnson

Organisation name
EPS Construction Management
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Toni-Leigh, Bowler

Organisation name
EDF
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Unsung Hero Award

This category looks to recognise an individual who has gone above and beyond to raise health and safety standards or who has worked tirelessly within an organisation in the sector.

Brady, Jana

Organisation name
M Group Ltd
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Carey, Tash

Organisation name
BAE Systems - Defence Solutions - Maritime Services
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Delaney, Sarah

Organisation name
NHS Property Services
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Edwards, Mary

Organisation name
University of Winchester
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Gibbs, Sara

Organisation name
British Standards Institute
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McConnell, Karen

Organisation name
GAP Group
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McKibbin, Norma

Organisation name
Portview Fit-out
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Smith, Hayley

Organisation name
The H&S Dept.
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Stewart, Jaci

Organisation name
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre
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Taylor, Abbi

Organisation name
P2bS ( Proud2bSafe)
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Winspear, Tracey

Organisation name
3M
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Worrell, Melanie

Organisation name
Virgin Media O2
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