Entries are now open for the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) 2011, jointly organised by Access International and IPAF. The awards ceremony and dinner will be held on 14 April 2011 at the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. They follow the half-day IPAF Summit which starts at 13:30 the same day.
The IAPAs are the premier event celebrating best practice and excellence in the powered access industry. This is the third time that the awards are being held and there are now four "Product of the Year" categories, allowing the recognition of innovative products in all sectors of the market.
The categories, open to all companies and individuals in the powered access industry, are:
* The Access Rental Company of the Year
* IPAF Safety Champion
* Contribution to Safe Working at Height
* Access Project of the Year
* Product of the Year - Vehicle/trailer-mounted
* Product of the Year - Self-propelled (booms, scissors, spiders)
* Product of the Year - Mast climbing work platforms/hoists
* Product of the Year - Low-level access
* Award for Outstanding After Sales Service
* IPAF/Access International Lifetime Achievement Award
There are three categories designed for IPAF member companies and individuals only:
* Best Marketing Campaign for IPAF Training
* IPAF Training Instructor of the Year
* Best New IPAF Training Centre