The prestigious event honouring women in the fire safety sector returns in September

The Women in Fire Safety Awards 2024, set to take place on Thursday, 12th September 2024 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, London (Tower Bridge), will honour the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the fire safety community.

The event, founded in 2021 by Chloe Vickery and Kate Blake, has rapidly grown in prestige, reflecting the industry’s dedication to acknowledging the exceptional roles women play in enhancing fire safety standards.

This year’s event, the fourth of its kind, will feature twelve industry awards, including Woman of the Year, Diversity Champion, and Lifetime Achievement Award, among others.

Visit the awards website: https://www.womeninfiresafety.com/

Women in Fire Safety Awards 2024 Categories

This year, the twelve industry awards are:

• Woman of the Year
• Diversity Champion
• Business Manager of the Year
• Rising Star Award
• Fire Service Award
• Fire Safety Manager of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Influencer of the Year
• Administrator of the Year
• International Woman of the Year Award
• International Rising Star
• Inclusive Company Award

Headline partner and enthusiastic support

Hydrock, a prominent name in fire safety, is proud to be the headline partner for the 2024 awards.

James McNay, Divisional Director of the Fire Safety Division at Hydrock, shared his thoughts: “The Women in Fire Safety Awards champion a more inclusive and diverse industry and promote fire safety as an excellent career opportunity for the next generation – values that we at Hydrock are firm supporters of.

“Hydrock has one of the largest multi-discipline fire safety teams in the world, and we’re especially proud that around 40% of our team are women.

“We’re excited to be part of the event once again, and delighted to be the headline partner for what is an important date in the calendar for the fire safety industry.”

Partnerships and anticipation for the event

The event boasts partnerships with notable organisations including The Fire Protection Association, The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), BB7, OFR Consultants, the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), Drax Technology | Smarter Building Compliance, TCW, Apollo Fire Detectors, Nineteen Group, and Ashton Fire.

The evening promises to be memorable, with early bookings advised due to high demand.

For those interested in participating or sponsoring, inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

IFSJ Comment

The upcoming Women in Fire Safety Awards 2024 serves as a testament to the industry’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive environment and recognising the valuable contributions of women in the field.

This event highlights individual excellence and promotes fire safety as a viable and rewarding career path for future generations.

Such initiatives are instrumental in shaping a more balanced and diverse fire safety sector.

Read our exclusive interview with the organisers ahead of The Women in Fire Safety Awards 2023.