Members’ commitment rewarded

Presentations were made for some of these awards by IOSH President Kelly Nicoll during the Anticipate expo in London this month. Others had already received their awards at one of our Celebrating Volunteers Events earlier in the year. We run these events in conjunction with major trade shows or expos, in different parts of the UK.

IOSH’s Branches and Groups all rely on volunteer committees, as does the Future Leaders community. Other committee roles include IOSH’s Board of Trustees, Presidential team, Benevolent Fund and the Board of IOSH Services Ltd. Members can also represent IOSH externally in national and international committees.

But it’s not only about committee work. Many members over the years have taken positions on IOSH Council, which represents members’ views to the Board of Trustees and nominates members to the Presidential team.

Others give their time as mentors, passing on their knowledge and experience to other members. Members have also given generously of their time as members of peer review interview panels and in advising IOSH on the research proposals it receives.

The Awards give recognition to the outstanding work of specific individuals. But they also offer an opportunity to give thanks to all the voluntary contributions made by IOSH members to serve their organisation.

Award recipients

Keith Lyall was awarded a President’s Distinguished Service Award, for outstanding commitment in managing two groups in West of Scotland Branch that provide support for members progressing to Chartered and Chartered Fellow grades. In the years he has been running these groups, 45 West of Scotland members have attained CMIOSH status, and seven CFIOSH.

The following are recipients of a President’s Commendation Award.

• Isobel Aitchison – for work in peer review interview panels
• Ramakrishna Akula – for mentoring in the UAE Branch and raising awareness of safe use of LPG cylinders
• Nathan Baker – for service as a co-optee to Council
• Dermot Carey – for contributions in construction and IOSH Ireland over 30 years
• Tracy Curtis – for work in peer review interview panels
• John Field – for contributions in fire risk management and Chiltern Branch over 25 years
• Fiona Gilbert – for work in peer review interview panels
• Daniel Harrison – for work in peer review interview panels
• Stephen Hole – for work in peer review interview panels
• Peter Jenkins – for service as a co-optee to Council
• Chris Newson – for mentoring and contributions as a speaker, trainer and writer
• Cynthia Ozobu – for mentoring and work with West Africa Branch, IOSH Council and IOSH Benevolent Fund
• Stacy Thomson – for service as a co-optee to Council