MEDIA RELEASE
25/09/2024
Twenty (20) companies have been selected as finalists in various categories for the 14th Annual National Excellence in HSE Awards which will be hosted by AMCHAM T&T on November 11th, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency.
The Awards, which have been officially
endorsed by the Ministry of Labour since 2011 will celebrate and honor
companies of all sizes and across different sectors for their achievements in
HSE excellence. This year, thirty-three (33) companies submitted entries,
showcasing the ongoing leadership of the private sector in advancing and
upgrading safety cultures within their organizations.
“We are thrilled to see so many organizations taking proactive steps in their
HSE practices and demonstrating their dedication to workplace safety,” said
Nirad Tewarie, AMCHAM T&T CEO. “The National Excellence in HSE Awards is a
benchmark for HSE awareness, leadership, and commitment towards health and
safety in the workplace, ensuring that our employees are safe and protected
while performing their duties.”
Tewarie added, “This year’s event will once again highlight the outstanding
achievements of those who have set high standards in health, safety, and
environmental management. We eagerly anticipate announcing this year’s winners
and honoring these exemplary companies for their contributions to creating
safer and more resilient workplaces.”
The finalists were selected by a panel of esteemed judges from various
industries and were evaluated based on their commitment to improving safety
standards, implementing effective health programs, and minimizing environmental
impact. Among them, eight (8) companies were distinguished for their strong
leadership and commitment in the prestigious EXCELLENCE IN HSE AWARD category
which recognizes organizations that integrate HSE as a core business value and
excel in both HSE and business performance. They are:
FINALISTS
- · ASCO Logistics Limited
- · Bristow Caribbean Limited
- · Contour Global Trinity Power Ltd.
- · CSA Ocean Sciences (Trinidad) Limited
- · Halliburton Trinidad Limited
- · Methanex Trinidad Ltd.
- · Sonriz Engineering Services Limited
- · Tiger Tanks Trinidad Unlimited
Below are the remaining finalists in the respective categories at the
14th Annual National Excellence in HSE Awards.
HSE EVOLUTION AWARD
This Award is a modification to our previous
Most Improved Award.
This Award will recognize changes made that fundamentally enhance the Health,
System and Environmental system performance of the organization in a
transformational manner.
FINALISTS
- · Brydens Trinidad and Tobago Limited
- · Caribbean Development Company
- · Eastern Regional Health Authority
- · Heritage Petroleum Company Limited
- · The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
- · Shamrock HSE
- · Yara Trinidad Ltd
TOWARDS OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE
The Award will consider the state of
preparation to respond to a disruption and the state of enhanced resilience
through business continuity management processes as defined by ISO 22301:2019.
It will evaluate the road map to enhancing resilience within an established
business continuity management framework. The thrust is preparing for
crises/disruptions by enhancing resilience as defined by ISO standards and
adopting business continuity management disciplines. The Award would seek to
stimulate and enhance resilience by focusing on the ability to respond and
adapt, within the corporate culture.
FINALISTS
- Ben Lomond Industrial & Safety Solutions Limited (BLISS Ltd.)
OUTSTANDING OSH & ENVIRONMENT PROJECT
This prestigious award seeks to recognize and
inspire entities that are committed to forging the path toward HSE excellence
through the implementation of a project. This project must have been completed and
resulted in significant and sustainable improvement in any one or more elements
of the organization’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Employee/Stakeholder
Wellness.
FINALISTS
- · Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI)
- · National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
- · The West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
WINNERS of the 14th Annual National Excellence in HSE Awards will be announced on November 11th, 2024, at an awards ceremony at the Hyatt Regency – POS Ballroom. AMCHAM T&T would like to thank our SPONSORS: Woodside Energy (Title Sponsor) and Ansa Motors (Platinum Sponsor) for their support of this noteworthy event. Tickets for the event can be purchased at https://www.amchamtt.com/HSEAwards2024Finalists.
For further questions or comments please contact: Nirad Tewarie, CEO AMCHAM T&T at niradtewarie@amchamtt.com.
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