The Materials Handling Engineers Association is proud to announce the launch of the MHEA Excellence Awards – designed to celebrate the talent and creativity of its members and the world class capabilities of its member companies.
Free to enter, the awards are open to member companies or individual members who have made an outstanding contribution to the bulk materials handling industry – from ports, power and mining to steel and cement – during 2016.
Application is easy. Applicants can simply complete the online awards entry form and submit before the closing date of 30 June 2016.
The awards are divided into the following categories:
- Innovation Award
An award for the introduction of new technology or improved solution in the bulk materials handling industry.
- Apprentice of the Year
The Apprentice of the Year Award seeks to acknowledge and celebrate an apprentice’s exceptional occupational progress and their contribution to their workplace during their apprenticeship. To enter, applicants must be based in the UK and have completed or be in an apprenticeship scheme within the last 12 months.
- Project of the Year
An award acknowledging a project which has achieved significant success through effective management and delivery approaches. Awards are considered for projects demonstrating excellence, regardless of size in the bulk materials handling industry.
- Supplier of the Year
An award recognising exemplary service, performance and customer commitment by a supplier in the bulk materials handling industry.
- Harold Wright Award
This is the outstanding achievement award. The special award will be presented to a company or individual who the judges consider has made an outstanding contribution to the bulk materials handling industry.
Applicants may enter more than one category, by submitting an online entry form for each award.
To enter the awards, please complete the entry form and submit no later than 30 June 2016.
Winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner on Wednesday 5 October. The black tie event will be held at The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate.
Michael Kaye, Chairman of the MHEA, said: “These new awards will celebrate and recognise the achievements and successes of those working across the bulk and materials handling industry. We are looking forward to seeing the entries and celebrating the huge amount of work which is taking place across the UK. Best of luck to you all.
“It promises to be a fantastic event, bringing together a host of organisations and colleagues within bulk and materials handling. Those wishing to join us can book a place or a table by contacting the events team on 01787 226995.”
The Materials Handling Engineers Association works to support the interests of companies supplying bulk materials handling equipment worldwide. The association is proud to support the technical and commercial interests of UK companies and offers businesses, suppliers and users of powder, bulk and handling equipment the opportunity to tap into a unique technical marketing knowledge base and share good practice.
