NEBOSH awards honorary diplomas to international safety leaders
Iain Hoey
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Two safety leaders honoured at UK graduation
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) has awarded Honorary Diplomas to Errol Galloway and Manal Azzi.
The awards were presented on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at the NEBOSH Graduation Ceremony in the United Kingdom.
NEBOSH said the recognition highlighted each recipient’s lifelong contribution to health, safety and environmental practice.
Both leaders were commended for shaping international standards, advancing workplace wellbeing and strengthening the professional role of health and safety specialists.
Career achievements of Errol Galloway
Errol Galloway began his career in Sheffield’s steel industry before joining the Health and Safety Executive.
He later worked with the HM Railway Inspectorate and the Office of Rail and Road, where he held the position of Principal Inspector.
His work focused on strengthening safety compliance and establishing benchmarks across the rail sector.
Galloway said: “I am honoured and humbled by this award.
“Being able to contribute to the development and delivery of health and safety standards in a variety of industries, both large and small, has given me great satisfaction.
“To be recognised with the NEBOSH Honorary Diploma is a matter of great esteem for me.
“Congratulations to this year’s graduates and fellow Honorary Diplomate.
“I am both confident and proud to say that our collective work as H&S professionals, underpinned by the knowledge developed through the world-class training provided by NEBOSH, continues to make a difference to the working lives of others.”
Global leadership of Manal Azzi
Manal Azzi is the Team Lead on Occupational Safety and Health at the International Labour Organization.
Her role covers chemical safety, environmental health and workplace wellbeing, including prevention of disease, stress and workplace violence.
She also leads the World Day for Safety and Health at Work campaign and has authored research on climate change, heat stress, artificial intelligence and digitalisation in occupational safety.
Azzi said: “It is a true honour to receive this recognition from NEBOSH and to be part of such a meaningful occasion.
“Having dedicated over two decades to promoting safety and health at work, I know the commitment it takes to pursue this path.
“Standing alongside this year’s Diplomates – professionals who have invested so much to protect the wellbeing of others – is deeply inspiring.
“I hope this passion and determination can be passed on to the next generation of leaders who will carry forward the global mission of safer, healthier workplaces for all”.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
The awarding of NEBOSH Honorary Diplomas to Errol Galloway and Manal Azzi provides an example of leadership careers that have shaped standards directly affecting workplace safety.
Fire safety officers and risk assessors may find relevance in Galloway’s work, which established compliance frameworks in high-risk transport sectors such as rail.
For emergency and disaster response managers, Azzi’s research on occupational hazards linked to climate change, heat stress and digitalisation offers reference points for evolving risk profiles.
Training officers and instructors may also draw lessons from the recipients’ emphasis on education, campaign leadership and knowledge transfer to the next generation of practitioners.
The recognition reinforces the importance of safety leadership in ensuring consistent protection for workers across industries and regions.
NEBOSH awards honorary diplomas to international safety leaders: Summary
NEBOSH awarded Honorary Diplomas to Errol Galloway and Manal Azzi at its Graduation Ceremony in the United Kingdom on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
Galloway, who began his career in Sheffield’s steel industry, later served as Principal Inspector with the Office of Rail and Road and was recognised for strengthening safety compliance across multiple industries.
Azzi, Team Lead on Occupational Safety and Health at the International Labour Organization, was commended for her leadership on chemical safety, environmental health, stress prevention and global campaign coordination.
Both recipients delivered remarks emphasising professional dedication, the importance of collective safety work and the role of training in protecting workplace wellbeing.
This article contains information from the following source: NEBOSH