Awards Ceremony
Celebrating Excellence & Innovation
The awards are free to enter and include categories that will cover products, technologies, work processes and programs that enable safe and productive working at height.
All shortlisted companies will receive two complementary tickets for the conference and awards.
Submission deadline: September 3, 2024
Three reasons to enter the awards
Showcase Your Commitment to Safety and Excellence
Entering the awards allows you to highlight your commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards and operational excellence in working at height and powered access. Winning or even being nominated signals to clients, partners, and the industry that your organization prioritizes safety and adheres to best practices.
Gain Competitive Advantage and Industry Recognition
Winning or being shortlisted for these awards can differentiate your business from competitors. The recognition can enhance your brand’s credibility, making you a preferred choice for clients and partners who value quality and innovation. It positions your company as a leader in the industry. Not to mention the marketing possibilities.
Enhance Team Morale and Attract Talent
Recognition through awards boosts the morale of your team, validating their hard work and dedication. It also enhances your reputation as an employer, making your company more attractive to top talent in the industry who want to work with an award-winning organization.
2024 Awards Categories
Working at height safety innovation – OEM/supplier
To an access equipment OEM or supplier that has made a significant contribution to safe working at height through a range of initiatives, innovations and/or commitments within its/their own company; or promoting safe working practices in the industry within the last 18 months.
Working at height safety innovation – Non--OEM supplier
To a non-OEM access equipment supplier that has made a significant contribution to safe working at height through innovative safety attachments, devices or accessories used on MEWPs within the last 18 months.
Working at height safety innovation – Rental company
To a rental company that has made a significant contribution to safe working at height through a range of initiatives, innovations and/or commitments within its/their own company; or promoting safe working practices in the industry within the last 18 months.
Rental company of the year
For a powered access rental company that stand out through innovation and success. Companies will be judged on their approach to safety, training, marketing of access rental services, new technology, customer service and other initiatives. Other relevant areas include the company’s efforts to develop the access industry in emerging markets and financial results. All rental companies are welcome to enter, big or small.
Technology Innovation award
The Technology Innovation Award is for a new technology used in the working at height sector. It could be a new software innovation, the use of IoT systems, telematics, the application of AI or a technical innovation in a MEWP product or telehandler that has allowed them to make a significant leap forward in the industry. Judges will be looking for innovative devices or components that have helped rental companies or other equipment owners evolve their business.
Sustainability in rental award
This award is open to any company that has made a significant contribution to sustainability in the access industry, through their latest products, services or initiatives. OEMs, rental companies, training specialists, technology providers and other relevant organizations are welcome to enter. Judges will be looking for groundbreaking solutions, projects or programs that demonstrate how a company is adapting its business and/or products for current and future environmental issues.
New product award – scissor lifts
For manufacturers that have launched new scissor lifts. Judges will consider equipment launched from June 2023 and on.
New product award - boom lifts
For manufacturers that have launched new boom lifts. Judges will consider equipment launched from June 2023 and on.
Please send award submissions to:
Lindsey Anderson
lindsey.anderson@khl.com
Before September 3, 2024
Judging Criteria
To an access equipment OEM or supplier that has made a significant contributions to safe working at height through a range of initiatives, innovations and/or commitments within its/their own company; or promoting safe working practices in the industry within the last 18 months.
To an access equipment OEM or supplier that has made a significant contributions to safe working at height through a range of initiatives, innovations and/or commitments within its/their own company; or promoting safe working practices in the industry within the last 18 months.
To a rental company that has made a significant contributions to safe working at height through a range of initiatives, innovations and/or commitments within its/their own company; or promoting safe working practices in the industry within the last 18 months.
For a powered access rental company that stand out through innovation and success. Companies will be judged on their approach to safety, training, marketing of access rental services, new technology, customer service and other initiatives. Other relevant areas include the company’s efforts to develop the access industry in emerging markets and financial results. All rental companies are welcome to enter, big or small.
The Technology Innovation Award is for a new technology used in the working at height sector. It could be a new software innovation, the use of IoT systems, telematics, the application of AI or a technical innovation in a MEWP product or telehandler that has allowed them to make a significant leap forward in the industry. Judges will be looking for innovative devices or components that have helped rental companies or other equipment owners evolve their business.
This award is open to any company that has made a significant contribution to sustainability in the access industry, through their latest products, services or initiatives. OEMs, rental companies, training specialists, technology providers and other relevant organizations are welcome to enter. Judges will be looking for groundbreaking solutions, projects or programs that demonstrate how a company is adapting its business and/or products for current and future environmental issues.
For manufacturers that have launched new scissor lifts. Judges will consider equipment launched from June 2023 and on.
For manufacturers that have launched new boom lifts. Judges will consider equipment launched from June 2023 and on.
