Shortlisted nominees announced for IFSM Awards 2026

As an organisation, the IFSM is committed to upholding the highest standards in fire safety and professional development. Reflecting that desire, the IFSM Awards are designed to celebrate the dedication, expertise and innovation of the organisation’s members and, indeed, the wider fire safety community.

By recognising exceptional contributions, the IFSM aims to inspire progress, elevate industry standards and highlight the crucial role fire safety professionals play in protecting lives and property on a daily basis.

The shortlist of nominees for the IFSM Awards 2026 is as follows:

Fire Safety Manager of the Year

*Andy Pope

*Ben Duggan

*Janis Gillespie

*Shane Moore

*Stephen Lakin

Young Fire Professional of the Year

*Ben Smith

*Millie White

*Oliver Hamblett

*Owen Gillard

*Ryan Hipperson

Fire Safety Company of the Year

*Clear Risk Management

*Fire Safe Global Ltd

*Fire Safety & Compliance Ltd

*Global HSE Group

*SGD Fire Protection Ltd

Fire Safety Project of the Year

*AstraZeneca UK Ltd 

*Global HSE Group

*Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd

*Tesco plc

*The Fire Protection Association

Fire Safety Professional of the Year

*Andrew Morrison

*Caden O’Leary

*Colin Todd MBE

*Lee Thorne

*Shaun Davidson

Fire Safety Team of the Year

*Checkmate Fire Solutions

*Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

*Manchester Airport

*Torus62 Ltd

*University of Cambridge

Accredited Course of the Year

*Compliance (Air and Water) Limited

*Fike Safety Technology

*Global HSE Group

*Tall Building Fire Safety Network  

*The Fire Protection Association

Special recognition

In addition to these nominated awards, the IFSM will also present several special recognition awards – including the Chairman’s Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award – to honour its members who’ve made an exceptional and lasting impact on the fire safety industry.

The running order for the IFSM Awards 2026 is as follows:

4.15 pm: Opening remarks and Welcome Speech

4.30 pm: Guest comedian

5.00 pm: IFSM Awards 2026 Part 1

5.35 pm: Live singer and three-course dinner

6.15 pm: IFSM Awards 2026 Part 2

6.50 pm: IFSM Awards 2026 Part 3

7.05 pm: Raffle draw

7.30 pm: Evening entertainment

Headline Sponsor for the IFSM Awards 2026 is VTS Fire. Additional sponsors of the event include the Vulcan Fire Training Company, The Fire Protection Association, Norseal, Consort, Axion, AFC Fire and Fike.

The IFSM Awards 2026 begin at 4.00 pm following the conclusion of the organisation’s Technical Meeting. Jon Briggs (renowned broadcaster and the original voice of Siri) will serve as the host. There’s going to be a three-course meal and plenty of entertainment including singers and a stand-up comedian.

*Individual tickets are priced at £50 per person, with tables of ten costing £450. Book your tickets online at www.ifsm.org.uk