RHA sponsoring SOE Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has joined the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards 2024 as a key sponsor.

As a key part of their sponsorship, the RHA will serve as a judge for the ‘Future Leader’ award, which honours emerging talent in the fields of safety and resilience in engineering.

The Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards recognise excellence, innovation and a strong commitment to safety across the engineering sector. SOE says the addition of the RHA as a sponsor highlights a shared dedication to advancing safety standards and fostering the next generation of industry leaders.

As part of its sponsorship, the RHA will judge the ‘Future Leader’ award. Aaron Peters, Head of Technical, Engineering and Policy is the judge for this category. Aaron is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in operations and engineering management within the transport and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Technical, Engineering, and Policy at the RHA, Aaron focuses on providing technical expertise, engineering support and strategic planning to future-proof the transport industry.

“We are thrilled to be supporting the new generation of leaders coming through in this important area” – Richard Smith, Managing Director of the RHA

Richard Smith, Managing Director of the RHA, said: “The RHA is pleased to support the Future Leaders category at the SOE’s Safety & Resilience in Engineering Awards this year. Safety is vital in every part of logistics and it’s essential that the sector collaborates on this important issue. We are thrilled to be supporting the new generation of leaders coming through in this important area.”

“Together, we can emphasize the importance of safety and inspire the next generation of engineers and logistics professionals” – SOE’s Designate Executive Director, Emma Thompson MSOE

SOE’s Designate Executive Director, Emma Thompson MSOE, said: “We are delighted to have the Road Haulage Association on board for the 2024 Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards. Their commitment to safety and leadership in logistics makes them an ideal partner for our Future Leader category. Together, we can emphasize the importance of safety and inspire the next generation of engineers and logistics professionals.”

Winners of the SOE Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards 2024 will be announced on Thursday 17 October at ThinkTank, Birmingham Museums.