September 13, 2021

GWO Safety & Training Awards - Finalists announced today!

More than 80 entries were received and judges have created a shortlist of the top 5 finalists in eight categories

The very best examples of wind industry safety training from across the world will be on show this November, as finalists in the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2021.

Today we announce the companies and individuals who have made it onto judges' shortlists, with five finalists nominated in each of our Training Team of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year award categories. (see below for a full list)

The Training Team of the Year finalists come from far and wide, demonstrating the truly global nature of GWO's network, with nominees competing both within their regions (Americas, Europe/Africa, Asia/Pacific) and by the size of their training operation (calculated by number of courses completed).

Our Young Achiever of the Year category shines a light on some of the brightest stars in the GWO family, including several great young instructors and future leaders coming to the fore.

Jakob Lau Holst, CEO of Global Wind Organisation, said:

"I would like to personally congratulate all of the finalists at this year's GWO Safety & Training Awards. This is our inaugural year and we have received more than 80 entries. That in itself is a great endorsement of our shared belief that excellence deserves recognition. The Training Team of the Year Category is designed as a platform so training providers can show off how their instructors and support staff go beyond the standard. Each of these finalists has demonstrated via a rigorous submissions process to a highly skilled panel of judges that they do exactly that. I wish them the very best of luck when we announce the winners on November 24th.

GWO Safety & Training Awards 2021 - Finalists

Winners will be announced at the GWO Safety & Training Awards Ceremony on 24th November. The ceremony will take place at the Safety, Skills & Training Zone, a specially created conference and exhibition space at WindEurope Electric City 2021.

Training Team of the Year (Newcomer)
  • Fire and Safety Australia
  • Maersk Training UK (Stalingbourgh)  
  • MTIC by MIRDC
  • TASK i Claudia Maria Silva Cintra - Parnamirim
  • VESTAS
Training Team of the Year (Americas)
  • Maersk Training Brazil
  • Salvacon SC
  • TASK i Claudia Maria Silva Cintra - ME
  • TASK i Claudia Maria Silva Cintra - Parnamirim
  • TEAM-1 Academy
Training Team of the Year (Asia/Pacific)
  • Canberra Institute of Technology
  • Eduforce
  • Fire and Safety Australia
  • MTIC by MIRDC
  • Taiwan International Windpower Training Corporation
Training Team of the Year (Europe/Africa)
  • AIS Survivex
  • Mira Endüstriyel Eğit
  • RelyOn Nutec
  • Tesicnor S.L.
  • Trauma & Resuscitation Services
Training Team of the Year (1500+ WINDA Uploads)
  • AIS Survivex
  • Maersk Training UK (Portlethen, Aberdeenshire)
  • RelyOn Nutec
  • TASK i Claudia Maria Silva Cintra - Parnamirim
  • Tesicnor
Training Team of the Year (500-1500 WINDA Uploads)
  • Advanced Blade Repair Services
  • Eduforce
  • Fire and Safety Australia
  • Mira Endüstriyel Eğit
  • SP Wind
Training Team of the Year (0-500 WINDA Uploads)
  • Canberra Institute of Technology
  • Maersk Training Brazil
  • Maersk Training UK (Stalingbourgh)
  • MRS Training & Rescue
  • Trauma & Resuscitation Services
Young Achiever of the Year
  • AIS Survivex - Andy Scorfield
  • RelyOn Nutec Germany  - Jan Mahlstedt
  • Taiwan International Windpower Training Corporation - Thomas Yu
  • TEAM-1 Academy - Emerson Connor
  • Windhunter Academy - Karolina Jastrzębska