The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has shortlisted a range of rail suppliers and individuals in its ten categories for the annual Railway Supplier Excellence Awards (RISE).
The Awards celebrate excellence and achievements in the UK rail supply industry. Winners will be announced at the RIA Dinner and RISE Awards 2023 on Thursday 29 June at the Intercontinental Park Lane, Central London.
Over ninety entries – the highest so far – were submitted by RIA members, which were then considered by a high level panel of railway leaders. The ten categories are:
- Application of Digital Technology Award
- EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) Award
- Employee of the year award
- ESG (environmental, social and governance) Award
- Innovation Award
- Partnership Award
- Rising Star Award
- Safety Award
- SME (small and medium enterprise) Exporter
- SME Growth
RIA has thanked the sponsors of the RIA Dinner and RISE Awards 2023: Gleeds (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Award), Atkins (SME Growth in Rail Award) and Xrail (Silver Sponsor).
The full shortlists can be read here.
RIA Marketing and Events Manager, Grace Smithen, commented:“We would like to congratulate all the rail suppliers and individuals who have been shortlisted for the RIA RISE Awards. After receiving a record number of entries, our judges said they were impressed with the high calibre of submissions right across the board. We're now looking forward to seeing those shortlisted at the awards ceremony at the RIA Dinner & RISE Awards on 29 June. These awards will showcase the very best our industry has to offer, while providing unrivalled networking opportunities and unforgettable entertainment for all those attending. Anyone looking to come along really does need to book now to avoid disappointment, as we are expecting the event to sell out!”
