HSE International ISSUE 97 | Page 11

2015 Awards Gala host - Broadcaster and journalist, Louise Minchin The British Safety Council also bestowed awards on those International Safety Award winning organisations that were considered by the panel of judges to be outstanding in their respective sectors. This year, the sector awards went to the following: Construction and property activities MMC Gamuda KVMRT (T) Sdn Bhd Education World Challenge Expeditions – High Wycombe Financial, IT, legal, scientific and technical services, media UNINOR – Telewings Communications Services Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon, for the second consecutive year Health and social care Sodexo Healthcare – Central Manchester University Hospitals Local government, defence and public services Occupational Safety and Health Centre Abu Dhabi (OSHAD) – Abu Dhabi HQ Manufacturing National Hickman – Head Office Oil, gas, mining and quarrying North Star Shipping (Aberdeen) Ltd Power and utilities – Wessex Water Operations – Bath, for the second consecutive year Onshore major hazards Petronas Penapisan Melaka SDN BHD Transport, distribution and storage Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd Wholesale and retail services Pets at Home Ltd National Distribution Centre. International Safety Awards Gala Dinner 2015 On Friday 24 April 2015, the International Safety Awards Gala Dinner, held at the famous Grosvenor House Hotel in London, was a spectacular evening. The Gala Dinner, which was sponsored by Mount Anvil Centre of Excellence, featured the formal presentation of the 2015 International Safety Awards by Lynda Armstrong OBE, Chair of Trustees, and Neal Stone, acting Chief Executive at the British Safety Council. The names of the organisations that were judged best in each sector were also revealed. The Gala Dinner also included a fine dining experience with fabulous entertainment and dancing. The keynote speaker was Steve Hails, Health and Safety Director for the major Crossrail construction project, and the evening was hosted by well-known broadcaster and journalist Louise Minchin. Regarding the awards, Neal Stone, acting Chief Executive at the British Safety Council, said: “The International Safety Awards reward the winning organisations for their vital efforts and hard work over the past year in protecting the health and safety of their staff and others who could be put at risk by their day-to-day activities. “Winning an International Safety Award allows an organisation to demonstrate its commitment to good health and safety management to its employees, business partners, customers and the wider public. “The British Safety Council champions good practice and continuous improvement in the management of health, safety and environmental risks” HSE INTERNATIONAL 11