21.10.2009

IPAF access awards 2010

IPAF has opened the entries for the 2010 International Awards for Powered Access which will be announced at the IPAF Summit in London on 25th March.

The categories this year are:

•Safety Champion of the Year
• The Access Rental Company of the Year
• New Product of the Year
• Contribution to Safe Working at Height – Rental Company
• Contribution to Safe Working at Height – Equipment End User
• Contribution to Safe Working at Height – Manufacturer
• Mast Climbing Work Platform Achievement Award
• Access Industry Training Award
• Access Industry Sustainability Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award

The above awards are open to all companies, not just IPAF members. There are also three awards restricted to IPAF members only:

-The New IPAF Training Centre of the Year,
-The IPAF Instructor of the Year,
-The Best Marketing Campaign for IPAF Training.

Companies and individuals can enter themselves or nominate others. They can also submit entries for more than one award, and more than one entry per category. There is no charge for entering. Entries must be for work done in 2009. The deadline for entries is 31st December 2009.

IPAF managing director Tim Whiteman said: “We are looking for entries from all around the world and are particularly looking for nominations for the IPAF Safety Champion of the Year.”

Entry details can be found on the IPAF web site, a direct link is available from the IPAF Banner or in the access & lifting directory.