Meet the esteemed SOE Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards 2024 judges. Each brings unparalleled expertise for a prestigious evaluation.
As we approach the Safety and Resilience 2024 awards deadline, we are thrilled to introduce the distinguished panel of judges who will be evaluating this year’s entries. Each judge brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a commitment to excellence in their respective fields.
Why Should You Enter the Awards?
Benchmark Yourself Against Industry Standards
Participating in the SOE Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards allows you to benchmark your achievements against industry standards and peers, providing valuable insights into your performance and areas for improvement.
Gain External Validation
Receiving recognition from a distinguished panel of judges offers external validation of your work, enhancing your professional reputation and credibility within the industry.
Prestigious and Expert Evaluation
Our judges are exceptionally qualified, bringing extensive experience and expertise to the table. They adhere to rigorous standards in their evaluations, ensuring that any recognition you receive is both meaningful and prestigious.
Submit your entry for the SOE Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards here.
Meet the Judges.
Caroline Hamilton MBE CEng MIMechE
Chief Executive, Safety Assessment Federation Limited
Professional Background: Caroline’s passion for engineering was ignited during her childhood, spent on sites across the UK with her father, a former welder and Mechanical Commissioning Manager. A Chartered Mechanical Engineer, Caroline joined the Safety Assessment Federation, SAFed, in March 2020. Her career spans manufacturing and nuclear decommissioning consultancy, providing her with extensive consultative, problem-solving, and technical insights. At SAFed, she aims to elevate the role of the Engineering Surveyor and increase pathways to competence. Caroline is also dedicated to improving the visibility of SAFed within general engineering, similar to how ATOL and ABTA are recognised in the travel sector. In 2024, Caroline was honoured with an MBE for services to Business and Engineering.
Find out more about Caroline Hamilton here.
Dr. Emma Wilcox CEnv
Chief Executive, Society for the Environment
Professional Background: Emma has been the Chief Executive of the Society for the Environment since 2015, the Chartered Organisation responsible for registering environmental professionals. A Chartered Environmentalist and Fellow of IOM3, Emma is also a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. She graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Programme and chairs the IOM3 Sustainability Development Group (SDG). Emma also serves on the UK Government’s Green Apprenticeships Advisory Panel (GAAP) and the Board of the Future Water Association.
Find out more about Dr. Emma Wilcox here.
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Emma Thompson MSOE
Designate Executive Director, Society of Operations Engineers
Professional Background: With over 21 years in engineering within Professional Engineering Institutions and corporate environments, Emma is a seasoned leader in driving organisational efficiency and growth. As the Designate Executive Director of the Society of Operations Engineers, she specialises in process reengineering, strategic planning, and cultivating high-performing teams. Emma’s commitment to optimising operations and fostering continuous improvement makes her a formidable presence in the engineering sector.
Find out more about Emma Thompson here.
Robin Bates MSOE MBES
Membership, Registration, and Professional Standards Lead, Society of Operations Engineers
Professional Background: With over 20 years of professional development within engineering, Robin currently oversees the CPD approval scheme, SOE’s academic panel, and course accreditations. He plays a pivotal role in maintaining SOE's relationship with the Engineering Council and Society for the Environment, ensuring compliance with national standards. Robin's extensive experience includes roles at the Institute of Physics, the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, and the Royal Town Planning Institute, where he enhanced member engagement and professional development.
As a judge for the SOE Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards, Robin brings his expertise in qualifications and standards management to evaluate contributions to enhancing safety and efficiency in the industry. His dedication to advancing professional development and upholding rigorous standards is reflected in his contributions to the engineering community.
Find out more about Robin Bates here.
We are honoured to have an illustrious group of professionals serving as judges for the SOE Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards 2024. There's still time to get your entries in and benefit from their unparalleled expertise. Benchmark your achievements, gain external validation, and aim for the shortlist.
Submit your entry for the SOE Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards here.