The Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards, now in their tenth year, are organised by Road Safe NI Charity in conjunction with NI’s largest accident management company, CRASH Services.
Northern Ireland’s road safety champions were officially recognised for their contribution to helping improve road safety in their communities. The winners at Northern Ireland’s Road Safety Awards 2024 included individuals, organisations, and special projects from across the voluntary, education, emergency service, public and business sectors.
A total of 12 awards were presented at a lunchtime event attended by more than 100 specially invited guests to the Belfast Castle on Friday 15th November 2024. Winning the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was Constable Stephen Dickson from PSNI Collision Investigation unit. He collected his award from Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd MLA.
Davy Jackson from Road Safe NI said “We had a fantastic response to the awards again, with a record number of entries. We are delighted to play our part in recognising those who go the extra mile to promote road safety.
The winning entries really stood out for their commitment over a long period of time and for delivering innovative projects. There is so much good work going on across our schools, local communities, emergency services and businesses. The award winners are an inspiration to others, and there is no question their efforts are saving lives on the road.”
Jonathan McKeown CEO, CRASH Services commented, “CRASH Services is proud to celebrate a decade of sponsoring the Road Safety Awards, recognising the remarkable achievements of those dedicated to improving road safety in Northern Ireland.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s nominees and winners for their extraordinary dedication to making our roads safer. At CRASH Services, our mission is, “to act with care for those involved in road traffic accidents.” We are deeply invested in supporting initiatives that promote road safety, and we remain passionate about working towards a future where Northern Ireland’s roads are safer for all.”
Associate Sponsors of the flagship event were once again: Drivetech (part of the AA Group), and Category sponsors included U105, New Driver NI, Hankook Tyres, Applegreen, JMK Solicitors, WEEV, The Road Ahead Support Group AB&C, Dept for Infrastructure and NI Road Safety Partnership.
2024 Northern Ireland Road Safety Award Winners
Primary School Category: Ballynahinch Primary School
Lollipop Person Category: Mrs Kate Hunter
Secondary School Category: Jack McCubbin
Driving Instructor Category: Anthony Hendron
Emergency Services Category: Northern Ireland Air Ambulance
Voluntary Sector Category: Elizabeth Keys
LGV Category: Brian Morton
Business Category: Barry Douglas, Magowan Tyres
Public Sector: Strategic Comms & Engagement Dept, PSNI
Open Category: Willow Ruberry
2 Wheels Category: Women into Cycling Course, Sustrans.
Lifetime Achievement: Constable Stephen Dickson P.S.N.I
For more information on the NI Road Safety Awards and other road safety events, please visit Road Safe NI website at www.roadsafeni.com
