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About the Safety & Training Forum
Building A Community of Safety & Training
About the GWO Safety & Training Forum
Our goal is to bring together the world’s largest wind industry manufacturers and owner operators with our community of training providers, certification bodies instructors, and auditors for a day of inspiration, industry insight, networking, and dialog.
As a not for profit industry association, GWO understands how important it is to be on the ground with our community, where we can all look one another in the eye and work together for the good of our industry. The GWO Safety & Training Forum is designed for just that, with a program that will activate and engage you on the issues that matter to your community. Secure your place at the Forum and you'll get to meet with partners, colleagues and customers in an environment where open discussion and debate are our priority.
As a not for profit industry association, GWO understands how important it is to be on the ground with our community, where we can all look one another in the eye and work together for the good of our industry. The GWO Safety & Training Forum is designed for just that, with a program that will activate and engage you on the issues that matter to your community. Secure your place at the Forum and you'll get to meet with partners, colleagues and customers in an environment where open discussion and debate are our priority.
About the Awards - Returning in 2024
The GWO Safety & Training Awards were created to shine a light on the teams of instructors and support staff who make safety in wind possible. The GWO Safety & Training Awards is the world’s first program of its kind recognizing the skills and impact of training providers and instructors keeping the wind energy workforce safe on site
The success of GWO’s community of over 530 training providers is always something to celebrate. Building on the initial Safety & Training Awards of 2021, in 2022 we continued to shine a light on the winning GWO training teams and individuals. Read here about the winners of the 2022 edition. The Awards will return again in 2024.
What to expect
Lisa Mallon, Global Executive Leader at GE Renewable Energy Onshore Wind and Chair of the Global Wind Organisation Executive Committee explained:
"We have combined this event into a single day with the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2022, to remind our community how important they are to creating a safe working environment in wind and that good instructors are the most important part of that mission."
"We have combined this event into a single day with the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2022, to remind our community how important they are to creating a safe working environment in wind and that good instructors are the most important part of that mission."
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Instructor of the Year Award: How does it work?
Introduction of the Instructor of the Year Award in 2024 aims to globally recognize exceptional instructors. The process for determining the winners is outlined below:a. Upon completion of a course at your training centre, Course Participants have the opportunity to nominate their instructors after completing their participant survey in WINDA.b. GWO will curate a list featuring the top-nominated instructors, considering both the quantity of nominations and the quality of recommendations.c. Between May 1st and 7th, the training centre will receive an email requesting completion of five questions to officially accept the nomination within a two week period.d. To aid them in their evaluation the external judging panel will receive information provided by the training provider, including noteworthy comments from participants.e. Regional winners will be selected by the judging panel based on their assessments.f. Shortlisted candidates will be notified during August.g. Winners will be announced during the Safety & Training Awards Ceremony on October 9th in the United States
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Who should attend the Forum?
The GWO Safety & Training Forum is designed for all wind industry decision-makers with a focus on safety and training. The Forum will welcome GWO member representatives, training providers, certification bodies, auditors, and opinion formers. This event is not aimed at wind technicians.
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How do I reserve a place at the Forum?
Reservations for the Forum can be made through GWO’s Eventzilla booking system. You may book up to four tickets per booking for yourself and colleagues. After your reservation is approved GWO will invoice you the full amount (450 USD) exclusive of Florida sales tax. Invoices can be paid with credit card or bank transfer only.
