Following a successful debut last year, nominations are now open for the 2016 FirstCar Young Driver Road Safety Awards, which this year have an extended range of categories.
The awards are sponsored by Road Safety Support (RSS) and will be presented at the Young Driver Focus event in London on 20 April 2016.
FirstCar conceived and launched this new awards scheme to recognise the work of road safety professionals in seeking to reduce casualties amongst young drivers. The three awards categories in 2015 attracted more than 60 entries.
For 2016, there are six awards categories: Best Education and Training Initiative; Partnership Scheme; Young Driver Campaign; New Scheme; Sustainable Intervention; and Private Sector Initiative.
For all awards the judging panel will be looking for schemes with clear and measurable aims and objectives and for evidence of evaluation.
James Evans, founder of FirstCar, said: “We were delighted with the success of our inaugural awards and we are keen to develop them in 2016 to recognise all the hard work that goes on in this sector, often unrewarded.’’
“We’ve introduced three additional categories for 2016, for new schemes, sustainable initiatives and another specifically for schemes from private sector organisations. The latter has been introduced in recognition of the excellent work in the private sector to try and improve the safety of young drivers.”
Entries need to be submitted by 12 February and the shortlist will be announced week commencing 22 February. The awards will be presented at Young Driver Focus 2016, which is being held at the Royal Automobile Club (RAC), Pall Mall in London on 20 April 2016.
Click here for more details about the awards categories and how to apply, or for more information contact James Evans at FirstCar on 0845 130 8853.
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