‘The Noise Oscars’

This award recognises that controlling excessive and unwanted noise in the community is one of the many tough responsibilities for Environmental Health Practitioners. Local Authorities are continually challenged to demonstrate imaginative and sustainable initiatives in the management of noise issues. The John Connell Local Authority Award recognises services, campaigns and programmes that are shining examples of community cooperation, education and creative solutions to solve noise pollution problems.

This award, kindly sponsored by RHE Global, recognises local authorities that have best used The Noise App to support the assessment and management of local community’s noise problems. This includes how a local authority has communicated the existence of The Noise App service in its area, following up responses to noise complaints made using The Noise App, and successful outcomes in solving noise issues facilitated by The Noise App.

This award recognises the advancement of Soundscape principles in line with the international soundscape standard BS ISO 12913 series and the practical ‘real-world’ application of the standard. As a member of the ISO Soundscape standard committee, since 2009, the NAS helped to develop, research and evidence new acoustic measurement and assessment methods which more accurately reflect what the listener hears. Soundscape opens up the possibilities of managing sound in a more positive way to benefit our communities, health and wellbeing.

This award, kindly sponsored by Brigade Electronics, recognises significant advances in industry awareness and best practice to reduce noise from operations and logistics. This award is for organisations which have developed proven noise reduction programmes, whether through the adoption of quieter transport modes, low-noise ancillary equipment, staff training or other pro-active noise awareness initiatives.

Innovation is the key to successfully solving noise pollution for the benefit of all. This award, kindly sponsored by the Institute of Acoustics, recognises original thinking when faced with particularly challenging acoustic issues, whether through noise control or reduction programmes, management, technology or good acoustic design.

This award, kindly sponsored by ROCKWOOL UK, recognises significant advances in acoustic excellence within the Built Environment.

This award, kindly sponsored by Rolltek, recognises advances in low-noise technology, equipment and operations to facilitate safe, low(er) noise and efficient urban distribution services. Past awards have been won by operators, vehicle manufacturers, trailer-makers, bodybuilders and ancillary equipment suppliers who’ve created quieter products, services and programmes to reduce environmental noise impacts.