Celebrating Excellence in Safety: Meet the Host, Sponsors and Supporters of SOE’s Safety in Engineering Awards 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at this year’s Safety Awards! With support from industry leaders like DAF Trucks, Road Haulage Association, Beverley Bell as well as SAFed, Society for the Environment, Irtec, and Net Zero Week, and inspiring keynotes from SOE’s leadership, our Safety & Resilience in Engineering awards is gearing up to be one of the key events in the engineering space.
As the highly anticipated Safety Awards draw near, we are excited to highlight our supporters who are helping to make this event a truly remarkable celebration of safety innovation, leadership in engineering. With the support of industry leaders, two powerful keynote addresses, and an incredible host, this year’s event promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Meet our Host: Roger Atkins
We are excited to announce that the host for this year’s Safety Awards is none other than Roger Atkins, founder of Electric Vehicles Outlook LTD. Roger is a long-standing and highly respected LinkedIn storyteller with a global audience. As a Board advisor to several companies, event host and creator of the documentary series ‘Motorsport in the Electric Age’ Roger is the perfect guide to take us through the evening, ensuring the event is both informative and entertaining.
Our Key Sponsors DAF Trucks and Road Haulage Association (RHA) joined the SOE Awards as judges to the ‘Safety Innovation’ and ‘Future Leader’ awards respectively.
While DAF Trucks’ sponsorship of the ‘Safety Innovation of the Year’ award highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety through groundbreaking technological advancements and strategic partnerships, the addition of RHA brought to focus a shared dedication to advancing safety standards and fostering the next generation of industry leaders.
Beverley Bell Consulting and Training joined our lineup of core sponsors as the category sponsor for ‘Road Transport Engineer of the Year’ award and this sponsorship reflects the consultancy’s deep commitment to recognising and rewarding outstanding individual contributions to the road transport sector.
To round up our listing, we were joined by Net Zero Week 2025 and Energy Security and Green Infrastructure Week 2024 founded by Shawn Coles, as additional sponsors.
“I am proud to sponsor the Society of Operations Engineers’ 2024 Awards, celebrating the role engineers play in the path to net zero. While policymakers and industry leaders often command the spotlight in sustainability, it’s the engineers who are the true, often unsung, heroes – installing, maintaining, and optimizing the critical assets and infrastructure that drives real progress. Their work deserves recognition every day, as they are the backbone of our journey toward a sustainable future.” added Shawn Coles.
Our Supporters
We are proud to have the backing of several key organisations and industry players who share our commitment to advancing safety standards across sectors. These supporters not only contribute to the success of the awards but also play a vital role in promoting a safer, more secure environment for all.
Our distinguished supporters are:
These partnerships help ensure the awards celebrate the very best in safety leadership, innovation, and excellence across industries.
Two Distinguished Keynotes: Insights from SOE’s Senior Leadership
We are thrilled to feature two keynote addresses at this year’s Safety Awards.
Howard Seymour, Chair of the Board, will share his expertise on the critical issues facing the safety landscape, offering valuable perspectives influenced by his long-standing professional career. Additionally, Emma Thompson, Executive Director of the SOE, will deliver a keynote, focusing on broader challenges and opportunities in the safety sector.
Both keynotes are set to provide thought-provoking insights and practical takeaways to inspire attendees in their pursuit of safety excellence.
An afternoon of Celebration and Inspiration
With a diverse group of supporters, thought-provoking keynotes, and a dynamic host, this year’s Safety Awards will be one to remember. We look forward to celebrating the individuals and organisations leading the way in safety excellence. Stay tuned for more details about this unforgettable event! Follow #SOEChampions on social media to find out who the winners are as we unveil them on 17th October at ThinkTank
