Outstanding contribution award for Tom Gregson

The Tyne & Wear Branch has a very active membership and at the June 2009 AGM, Branch Chairman Barry Tupper was delighted to award a Branch Outstanding Contribution Award to retiring Executive Member Tom Gregson.

Tom has recently retired from his post as Safety Officer at Newcastle College after over 30 years service and has been a professional health and safety practitioner since 1969. Tom has served on the Tyne & Wear Branch Executive since 1970 holding many of the principal roles including Chairman twice, Secretary for a number of years and Branch Tutor since 1971 until just recently.

Tom also served on the IOSH Council twice including advising on the examination process for health and safety qualification now recognized as NEBOSH and acting as an examiner. He was made a Fellow of the Institution in 1986 and awarded the Presidents Distinguished Service Certificate in 1990.

Throughout this time Tom has worked tirelessly to provide support to the local Branch providing sound advice and a caring hand of friendship. Barry Tupper said:

"Tom's contribution both Nationally and locally has significantly enhanced the Institutions professional standing and greatly assisted in IOSH achieving Chartered Status."

Tom Gregson receiving his award