The NSAI awards recognise the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts in Ireland who are contributing to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals ahead of World Standards Day on Saturday, 14 October.
An NSAI Forum celebrated committee members in fields such as AI, climate action and innovation and reflected the 2023 World Standards Day theme – ‘A Shared Vision for a Better World’ – with a focus on the Circular Economy.
The event was centred around standards influencing the circular economy, helping to shape a better, safer and sustainable future and focused on the work needed to achieve the SDGs.
The NSAI develops standards that contribute to reaching the UN SDGs such as reducing carbon footprint and bettering environmental practice.
The NSAI, which stands for National Standards Association of Ireland, identifies and prioritises standardisation work in areas related to climate action such as wind energy, solar energy, alternative transportation fuels, heat, transportation electrification, and the circular economy.
NSAI chief executive Geraldine Larkin commented: “World Standards Day highlights the importance of standards in today’s economic environment and the valuable work of the experts who contribute to the development of standards.
“NSAI works closely with businesses to create, adapt and implement standards, recognising the importance of innovation in our economy.
“A circular economy can have positive environmental, economic and social impacts, such as reduced plastic pollution, new jobs, and better quality, longer lasting, consumer products and standards.”
Business minister Neale Richmond said that as people focus more on the circular economy, standards will only become more relevant.
NSAI Award Winners
+ NSAI 2023 Contribution to European Standardisation Special Award – Aideen Hartney and Gerald Craddock on behalf of Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, National Disability Authority.
+ NSAI 1997 Award, in recognition of significant contribution to national and international standardisation over many years – Eric Farrell (expert in geotechnical standards, AGL Consulting Ltd); Colin Short (civil engineer, Colin Short Associates); David Filip (expert in AI standardisation, Hauwei Ireland).
+ NSAI Innovation Award – Susan Rea and Alan McGibney, Munster Technological University for the DENiM project; Delaram Golpayegani, TCD, for research in AI risk and standardisation; Dylan Doherty, DCU, as part of Grain-4-Lab research project.
Photo: Catherine Gorton and Ahmed Sheikh NSAI Standards Officer Amanda-Jane Gainford
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