Meet the Judges for the Safety and Training Awards
Discover the Judging Panel for this year's Safety & Training Awards.
We are pleased to announce the expert judging panel for the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2026.
Bringing together a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the GWO community and the wider wind industry, the panel will celebrate the individuals and organisations that are making an outstanding contribution to safer workplaces.
Meet the Judges
- Mariana Batista, Head of Education & Skills at WindEurope
- Brandon McKelvain, Technical and Safety Training Manager at Pattern Energy
- Sami El-Daoud, Head of Global Training Excellence at Siemens Gamesa
- Heiko Post, Senior Expert, Global Training Excellence at ENERCON Global Service
- Bente Boa, Lead Portfolio Coordination Consultant at Ørsted
- Ella Marshall, Head of Training and Development at Muehlhan Wind Service
- Olivia Burton, Senior Technical Officer at G+
Together, the panel will review submissions across each award category, assessing the measurable impact our nominees have as they drive positive change and continuous improvement.
Celebrating Excellence in Paris
This year’s winners will be announced during the GWO Safety & Training Forum 2026 in Paris, where industry leaders, Training Providers, and safety professionals gather to discuss the future of safety and training in renewable energy.
We would like to thank our judges for generously contributing their time and expertise to this year's awards and look forward to recognising the winners in Paris.
Join us to celebrate those making a difference in safety and training.
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