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

2025 Judging Panel

victor hrymak (Judging Coordinator)

Lecturer in Envronmental Health and Safety, TU Dublin

Dr Victor Hrymak has over 30 years of experience working in Environmental Health and Safety. He remains an active workplace safety researcher, consultant and expert witness. He has worked with the European Commission and the European Agency for Safety & Health holding “expert” status in occupation VIEW MORE

Tom Anglim

Site Health and Safety Manager, Mondelez International (Cadburys)

Tom has over 25 years experience in food manufacturing starting out in Production roles but moving into and specializing in Health and Safety over the last 10 years. Leading the Health and Safety Team in the Mondelez plant in Coolock in its automation and cultural transformation in recent years. 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

Colm Byrne

Safety, Health & Wellbeing Manager, Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)

Colm is a safety, health and wellbeing professional with a broad experience background. In 2020 Colm joined Radió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) to lead up the safety health and wellbeing function. VIEW MORE

Eoin Colleran

Head of Corporate Safety Compliance, Irish Rail

Eoin is Head of Corporate Safety Compliance Irish Rail. He is a qualified trainer, a trained accident investigator, a qualified auditor, an assessor, and a certified competent internal verifier. Eoin also has a master's in business law. VIEW MORE

Derval Cumiskey

Lecturer, UCD

Dr. Derval Cumiskey is a scientist with academic experience at UCD. She is a lecturer with the UCD Centre for Safety and Health at Work. VIEW MORE

James Gubbins

Associate, Snr Safety Manager, Linesight

Safety Management Professional with over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry. VIEW MORE

Adrian Jackson

Director of Operations, Safety Solutions Group

Adrian Jackson is the Director of Operations for the Safety Solutions Group. Having worked with Safety Solutions for over 23 years, Adrian has been centrally involved in the successful health and safety evolution of many clients and colleagues since 2002. VIEW MORE

Shareleen Jansen van Vuuren

Group EHS Manager, Tritech Group

Shareleen Jansen Van Vuuren is the EHS Manager for Tritech Group. She have 17 years of EHS Managerial experience. She is 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

Caleb Leduc

Lecturer, University College Cork

Dr Caleb Leduc is a Lecturer in Occupational Health and Academic Director of the MSc in Occupational Health (blended) programme within the School of Public Health at University College Cork. 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

Sandra McGourty

Health and Safety Specialist, Pobal

Sandra has 18 years experience in health and safety within construction, manufacturing, consultancy and the Public Sector and has a keen interest in health and safety culture and employee wellbeing. VIEW MORE

Blaithin McGrath

Lecturer, Atlantic Technological University -Sligo

Blaithin Mc Grath, Lecturer, Atlantic Technological University Sligo. Blaithin has extensive experience as an OSH professional and academic. She is a senior lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 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

Susan O Connor

Health and Safety Manager, Sodexo

Susan is an experienced Health and Safety Manager with a demonstrated history of nearly 20 years working in the Facilities industry. Susan started her career in health and safety in 2010, and holds a Masters in Occupational Health and Safety. VIEW MORE

Mary O' Doherty

Senior Health & Safety Officer, South East Technological University

Mary is an experienced OSH professional with 25 years in safety and risk management. She leads the H&S team at South East Technological University (SETU) and has a particular interest in occupational stress and well-being, championing the journey from safety compliance to employee wellness. VIEW MORE

Orla O'Riordan

Health & Safety Manager, HR, Irish Life Group

Orla has over 15 years experience in Health and Safety within the financial services and banking sector with a particular interest in the impacts of good health and safety practices on our people. VIEW MORE

Eddie Ronayne

Head of Safety and Wellbeing, Cork County Council

Eddie Ronayne has over 22 years’ experience in OH&S. As head of safety & wellbeing in Cork County Council for 22 years, Eddie was instrumental in leading Cork Co. Co. to full certification of its SMS to ISO 45001 and its wellbeing program to the IBEC Keepwell Mark. 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