Who's your human factors hero?
The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors awards recognise the skills, knowledge and experience in the discipline of both teams and individuals, who are either just starting out in their careers or are more well established. They recognise excellence in advancing the discipline in both research and practice.
Got someone in mind? Check the categories below to see which award would best fit their achievements but first...
Awards for new professionals
Discovering promising talent in our discipline.
Award for design
Reducing risk of MSDs.
Awards for practice
Celebrating advances and growth in human factors.
Awards for research
Strengthening the underpinning science.
Key dates
Nominations are currently closed, sorry.
Please come back later in the year.
Questions you might have
Do I simply fill in a form to nominate someone?
Can I nominate myself?
What happens once I've entered a nomination?
How will I know if my nomination has been successful?
How do I make a nomination for an Institute award?
- Follow the link for the award you're interested in above.
- Check the criteria for the award to ensure that your intended nominee and their work fit it all.
- Think of two other professionals who would act as referees in support of the nomination. They must know the nominee(s) and their work and be willing to supply a written statement detailing how they know them and why they think they deserve the award.
- Gather any relevent supporting documentation about the nominee that you think will strengthen the nomination. This might include a detailed CV, a description of their work activities or career achievements.
- Download and complete the nomination form.
- Submit the form online - we'll provide the link and deadline later in the year.
Award for conference attendance
If you're a Student or Graduate Member of the CIEHF, you could get up to £500 towards your travel expenses to attend and present at a conference at home or internationally! Find out more