Event Safety Insights Issue Four | Summer 2017 | Page 46

Event Safety Alliance Receives 2017 Live Design Achievement Award In June, Event Safety Alli- ance was awarded a 2017 Live De- sign Achievement Award, which rec- ognizes individuals and organizations for their exemplary contributions to production design and support. Lin- coln Center’s Senior Director of Pro- duction Randall Etheridge presented ESA Vice President Steven Adelman with the honor, explaining his orga- nization’s introduction to the ESA and their surprise at discovering a commu- nity of professionals passionate about a subject often pushed to the back burn- ers. In accepting the award, Adelman revisited the origins of the ESA, as well as the organization’s current priorities and vision for the future. Before ending his remarks, he challenged the audience to continue doing everything possible to support an industry culture that puts life safety first. While unable to attend the award ceremony himself, ESA Founder Jim Digby shared his thoughts on the honor via social media. “Thank you to Live Design Magazine for the recognition and to Randall Etheridge of the Lincoln Center for your heartfelt introduction. Safety isn’t “sexy”, but it’s unquestionably the most important value we share as professionals. The tremendous success of the Event Safety Alliance is a reflection of our industry’s collective determination to learn from the past and create a safer future for ev- eryone. While this award may bear our name, it belongs to everyone who has taken steps to help create a culture that puts life safety first. Thank you for allowing us to channel your spirit, creativity, and dedication in pursuit of that goal.” 46