NEWS | DECEMBER 2022


THE WINNERS FOR 2022 WERE AS FOLLOWS…


Best Digital Innovation Winner – Select Plant Hire (Laing O’Rourke) Runner-up – LMS (Load Monitoring Systems)


R The Crosby Group’s Justin Whelan


For this award – which recognises a product or service that highlights successful digital innovation, providing a unique value  lifting equipment industry – the judges were impressed by the excellent software for asset control provided by the winner. Select Plant Hire has developed the system further to set the standard for the management of everyday lifting equipment/accessories.


Best Accredited Training Scheme (ATS) Member


Winner – GGR Group Runner-up – JCD Training


R Tony Bergman of Shell (second from left)


In a category that recognises innovative approaches to ATS scheme membership and service delivery excellence, GGR Group was said to have a well-constructed process for the candidate and showed clear evidence of how it uses feedback to amend and improve courses. The judges recognised that a variety of resources are used, making the training attractive to learners, and client feedback is good, while the physical training sites themselves were called “impressive”.


R Best Trainer: GGR Group’s Rob Ballantyne


with Glad, a day where we increase the knowledge of the lifting industry, to make it safer and better together. “I’m extremely proud of the team spirit


we have within the company – no win is a one-person show, and neither was this. We worked closely together in the marketing team to turn ideas into concepts and eventually a full Glad campaign. We were especially proud of the many videos we created for the day. With a global footprint we had an advantageous position as we designed content for local audiences as Glad swept across the globe from New Zealand to Europe and to the US.” Ehrborg concluded: “We are delighted


to receive this award; we have always been strong supporters of both Glad and Leea and we look forward to future collaborations – and to making the industry shine even brighter.”●


The Craig Morelli Award – Accredited Training Scheme (ATS) – Best Trainer


Winner – Rob Ballantyne of GGR Group Runner-up – Andy Dowd of Speedy Hire


This is a category that focuses on Leea’s ATS and the professional trainers delivering high-quality end-user training courses. Ballantyne was rewarded for taking his trainer role beyond the usual limits, exceeding his job duties to serve customers to the highest possible levels, while it was said he also has very high personal standards in the safe operation of lifting equipment. The judges saw that Ballantyne was clearly more than a deliverer of training as he is involved in many other aspects related to the courses.


The Outstanding Apprentice Award


Winner – Lewis Barr of GAP Group Runner-up – Kai Carrick of Sunbelt Rentals


This award recognises talented apprentices who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their professional development in the lifting equipment industry. The prize went to someone who, it was said, starts with a great attitude, has a clear desire to improve their skills, and has demonstrated a real passion for the industry and been keen to learn throughout his training.


The Rising Star Award


Winner – Connor Prentice of Emcor UK – Aviation Services Runner-up


This category is for individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their work at the beginning of their career in the lifting equipment industry and exceptional talent


R Richard Money


that will support their career development.  strives to continually learn and progress his  high level of knowledge and professionalism. Prentice was said to be proactive in his role and an advocate for the safe use of lifting equipment with Leea principles to the fore.


The Robert Gordon University Award


Winner – Adam Blaikie


This award goes to an outstanding mechanical engineering student as nominated by Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon  which was based on comparing the analysis methods used to determine the allowable sea states and loading on structures during subsea deployment.


The Kevin Holmes Award for Excellence in People Development


Winner – Tony Bergman of Shell


Runner-up – Nicola Tocher of First Integrated Solutions


This prize recognises HR professionals and training leaders who demonstrate excellence in supporting and facilitating the continual professional development of their teams. The winner was said to operate at a high level across the globe, making a large,  and people while being clearly passionate about competency development in lifting and hoisting.


Best Contribution to Global Lifting Awareness Day (Glad) Award


Winner – The Crosby Group


Glad – celebrated on social media platforms as the hashtag #GLAD2022 – is a Global Lifting Awareness Day powered by Leea that took place this year on 7 July and, according to the judges, Crosby’s content stood out.


Member of the Year


Winner – Regional Council of Australia and New Zealand


This award is bestowed to the member that in the opinion of Leea’s Senior Management Team has demonstrated outstanding commitment to lifting standards in the lifting equipment industry.


CEO’s Award Winner – Jonathan Djanogly MP


This is an award that goes to an exceptional individual or company who did something particularly notable in line with Leea’s aspirations. Jonathan Djanogly is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Huntingdon, where Leea is based.


The Stuart Everitt Award for Outstanding Contribution to Leea


Winner – Richard Money


Given at the will and recommendation of the Leea Board, the award went to its former chair.


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