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AEMT Awards adds Diversity in Engineering category
After an extraordinary 18 months, the AEMT Awards programme will this year give special recognition to all those who have underpinned our health service, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Additionally, a new category is being introduced – Diversity in Engineering.
The Diversity in Engineering Award will be presented to an organisation, company, individual or team that has delivered a specific scheme, project, or initiative, or can demonstrate inclusive participation in their everyday behaviour that significantly contributes to the enhancement of equality, diversity, and inclusion at work.
The recipient will exemplify a healthy commitment to encouraging, promoting, or creating a workplace culture in which employees and colleagues feel valued, respected, and accepted.
Sponsored by Preformed Windings, a global manufacturer of coils and a trusted partner to OEM’s and rewind shops around the world, this new category has been developed in conjunction with Croner – the AEMT’s HR partner – and supports the commitment to fostering an open and inclusive engineering environment which promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity.
Commenting on the support given to this new category, James Stevens, Global Sales & Marketing Director at Preformed Windings, said: “We are delighted to support this year’s AEMT Awards, and particularly the recognition and celebration of diversity across the engineering arena in which we operate. We pride ourselves on our approach to diversity and are delighted to be able to play our part in encouraging, heralding, and rewarding others for their commitment to this important aspect of career development.”
Postponed from its original date in November 2020, the next Gala Awards Ceremony will now take place on the evening of Thursday 18th November 2021, at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Coventry. The associated Conference will also move to this new date.
With the introduction of the Diversity in Engineering award, eight categories make up the 2020/21 awards programme.
CATEGORIES
• Product of the Year – sponsored by P&WE
• Project of the Year – sponsored by EMiR Software
• Service Centre of the Year – sponsored by ABB
• Supplier of the Year – sponsored by Drives & Controls
• Contribution to Skills & Training Award – sponsored by Musk Process Services
• Rising Star Award – sponsored by FANUC UK
• Diversity in Engineering Award – sponsored by Preformed Windings
• Lifetime Achievement Award – sponsored by AEMT
NOMINATIONS
Entries are now being sought for any company, product, application, or individual involved in the supply, installation, service, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery technology such as electric motors, drives, pumps, fans, gearboxes, generators, transformers, switchgear, and ancillary equipment. Individuals can put forward entries for themselves and their own company or nominate others they believe merit recognition. The entry process could not be easier, so anyone wishing to play their part in highlighting engineering excellence should visit the AEMT Awards website – www.aemtawards.com – and complete the simple online entry form.
ENTRY DEADLINE
The closing date for all entries has been set for 5.00 pm on Friday 10th September 2021, so for those wanting industry-wide recognition for a job well done, be it for product innovation or project management, for application know-how, or service and repair, they should make a note of this key date.
It is free of charge to enter the awards, but the promotional value associated with being selected as a finalist is worth hundreds of pounds. And for those individuals and companies fortunate enough to be announced as one of the eight winners during the presentation ceremony, the kudos and promotional benefit are even greater.
