A total of 20 nominees were shortlisted across five categories for the Hazardex Awards 2023, designed to recognise excellence in the hazardous area sector. The winners and highly commended participants were announced during a Gala Dinner at Hazardex Live! 2023 on March 1 in Harrogate. Find out the winning and highly commended entries here!

Thank you to the Hazardex Awards 2023 Sponsors:


The winners and high commended entries at the Hazardex Awards 2023 are:

(Click category for more information about nominees)

Category 1: Contribution to Safety

Sponsored by CEF

A product, system or service which has made a significant contribution to safety in hazardous area environments.

Teledyne FLIR – FLIR Cx5 thermal imaging camera - **WINNER**



Image: Stephen Beynon (left) and Andy Morsman (right), Teledyne FLIR & Chaz McDonald, CEF (centre)

Saft – Li-ion cells and IS 1s Protection Circuit - HIGHLY COMMENDED
VEGA Controls – VEGAPULS 6X radar level sensor - HIGHLY COMMENDED

Click here for more details about this category's nominees.

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Category 2: Technical Innovation

Sponsored by C&P Engineering Services

An innovative product or system for use in hazardous area environments.


i.safe MOBILE – IS-SW1.1 explosion-protected industrial smartwatch - **WINNER**



Image: Steve Davies, C&P Engineering Services & Andy Tither, Exloc Instruments

BEKA associates – Combined operator panel, PLC and I/O modules - HIGHLY COMMENDED
Hawke – PSG/553/RAC and SB/474 cable glands - HIGHLY COMMENDED

Click here for more information about this category's nominees.

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Category 3: Net Zero Innovation

Sponsored by Yokogawa UK

An innovation for hazardous environments that helps lower emissions and carbon footprints.

Axair Fans – IIC gas group fans for hydrogen exhaust - **WINNER**



Image: Riordan Molloy, Yokogawa & Faye Brophy, Axair Fans

GM International – Hazardous area products and training for hydrogen applications - HIGHLY COMMENDED
pi Safety – Explosion proof actuators for hydrogen applications - HIGHLY COMMENDED

Click here for more information about this category's nominees.

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Category 4: Best Customer Service

Sponsored by Connectivity

A company or corporate division that has provided excellent customer service in the sector over the last two years.

Eurofins E&E CML - **WINNER**



Image: Joe Miranda, Hazardex & Kylie Davies, Eurofins E&E CML

Newson Gale - HIGHLY COMMENDED
Thorne & Derrick - HIGHLY COMMENDED

Click here for more information about this category's nominees.

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Delegates Award - Sponsored by Hazardex

This award is an additional category open only to companies shortlisted for the categories listed above. It is voted on by delegates and attendees at Hazardex Live! 2023 and provides their opinion for the overall best hazardous area sector product, system or service. The award will be presented at the Gala Dinner and celebrated in our May 2023 issue.

Thorne & Derrick - **WINNER**



Image: Alistair Hookway, Hazardex & Terry McDonald, Thorne & Derrick


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The Hazardex Awards programme has long been a benchmark for those supplying products, services and systems within hazardous areas. The awards offer Hazardex readers the ability to play their part in raising awareness and standards across the sector by nominating a company, product or service, entering their vote, and encouraging colleagues to do likewise.

The Awards are presented following an informal, very well attended Gala Dinner in the evening of the event's first day where delegates, speakers, and exhibitors network over a three-course meal and drinks. The Hazardex Live! events are widely recognised as the most important global events specific to hazardous area operations across all major industries. Together with the Conference and Exhibition, the Gala Dinner and Awards evening aim to strengthen and expand the community that looks to the Hazardex website and journal for industry intelligence and information.

The next Hazardex Awards will take place at Hazardex Live! 2024 on the evening of February 28. This is the ideal opportunity to reward those companies and individuals that Hazardex readers believe are most worthy of recognition for innovative products, systems and services.

Contact us on +44 (0) 1732 778544 or hazardex@imlgroup.co.uk for further details on attendance, exhibiting or sponsoring this must-attend event.