Nominations open for Women in Fire Safety Awards 2024 will close on 5th July at 23:59

Entries for the 2024 Women in Fire Safety Awards are now open, with nominations due by Friday, 5th July 2024.

The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, 12th September 2024 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London E1 8GP.

Award categories include Woman of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, International Woman of the Year, Rising Star Award, Fire Service Award, Influencer of the Year, Fire Safety Manager of the Year, International Rising Star, Business Manager of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Inclusive Company Award, and Diversity Champion.

Partners and nomination process

The award categories are supported by various partners such as the Association For Specialist Fire Protection, Hydrock, The Fire Safety Event, OFR, TCW, Drax Technology, Apollo, The Institute of Fire Safety Managers, JLA Group, The Fire Protection Association, and BB7.

To nominate, visit the Women in Fire Safety Awards website and complete the nomination form by the deadline.

Chloe Vickery, co-founder and National Fire Risk Assessment Manager at JLA Group, emphasizes the importance of this process: “Please ensure you submit an entry with high integrity.”

Award ceremony details

The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, 12th September 2024 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London.

The deadline for entries is Friday, 5th July 2024 at 23:59.

According to the organisers, no extensions will be granted to ensure equal opportunity for all nominees.

The nomination process requires that supporting evidence must be dated from 1st January 2021 onwards.

Applications from organisations with ongoing prosecutions or guilty convictions will not be accepted.

About the Women in Fire Safety Awards

Founded in 2021, the Women in Fire Safety Awards aim to recognise and honour the achievements of women in the fire safety industry.

The awards seek to address the historical gender imbalance in the sector and to inspire the next generation of women to pursue careers in fire safety.

Chloe Vickery and Kate Blake, co-founders of the awards, bring extensive experience in fire safety and a passion for promoting diversity within the industry.

Blake, who transitioned from finance to fire safety in 2008, now works as a Performance Coach, helping women in leadership roles.

IFSJ Comment

The Women in Fire Safety Awards play a vital role in recognising and celebrating the contributions of women in the fire safety industry.

By acknowledging the achievements of these professionals, the awards help to address gender imbalances and encourage more women to enter and excel in this field.

The variety of award categories highlights the diverse roles women play in enhancing fire safety standards.

This year’s ceremony, supported by a range of industry partners, underscores the collaborative effort to promote inclusivity and excellence.

As the nomination deadline approaches, it is crucial for organisations to participate and submit their entries, ensuring that deserving candidates receive recognition for their efforts and impact.

The event not only honours individual achievements but also serves as a platform to inspire future generations of women to pursue rewarding careers in fire safety.