Judging Panel

An independent panel of recognised and expert judges, representing the Health & Safety profession, will determine the winners of the Health & Safety Excellence Awards.

We understand the importance of a fair and objective judging process. That's why we assemble a prestigious panel of industry leaders, renowned for their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise in the health and safety industry.

Our selection process is meticulous. Judges are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and declare any potential conflicts of interest. Entries with conflicts are reassigned, ensuring complete impartiality.

This unwavering commitment to integrity is the foundation of our awards programme. Become a part of recognising industry excellence. If you're interested in joining the judging panel, email your details to judges@businessriver.com

A comprehensive judging process has been developed to decide the winners of the Health & Safety Excellence Awards.

2025 Judging Panel

Elaine Bowers (Judging Coordinator)

Senior EHS Executive, Ibec

Elaine is an experienced EHS professional who has worked in a wide range of business sectors. She is currently managing EHS training and consultancy services in Ibec Academy which includes open courses, as well as customised training and consultancy solutions for companies. VIEW MORE

Conor Buggy

Associate Professor, University College Dublin

Director of the UCD Centre for Safety and Health at Work / Associate Professor in Occupational and Environmental Studies VIEW MORE

Shareleen Jansen van Vuuren

Group EHS Manager, Tritech Group

I am Shareleen Jansen Van Vuuren, the EHS Manager for Tritech Group. I have 16 years of EHS Managerial experience. I am South African with a background in mining and construction. I currently Manage all EHS functionalities within the business with the support of a successful EHS team. VIEW MORE

Jennifer Lee

Health, Safety and Risk Manager, ARYZTA

Jennifer has worked in the field of Occupational Health and Safety for 13+ years, in a range of industries - from IT, construction and manufacturing. VIEW MORE

Reddy Morley

Head of Rail Safety & Occupational Health and Safety, Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Reddy is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner, with experience in the highly safety-regulated industries of mining, construction, and light rail. VIEW MORE

Julianne Shine

Senior EHS Specialist, Boston Scientific Clonmel

Julianne is an experienced EHS professional with a demonstrated history of working in both the aerospace industry and medical device industry. She currently works as a Senior EHS Specialist with Boston Scientific Clonmel. VIEW MORE