The sixth Stainless
Steel Awards programme was held in 2008 and the awards were handed out at
a gala banquet on 16 October 2008 in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg via satellite
link
The Stainless Steel Awards have been held every second year since
1998, and serve to recognise and applaud exceptional achievements
within the stainless steel industry.
The awards aim to recognise and promote excellence, innovation
and entrepreneurial development in the stainless steel industry,
principally in South Africa by profiling innovative thinking and
successes from the industry, the reputation of the awards and stainless
steel is enhanced both locally and internationally.
Entries are welcome from local as well as international individuals
and companies involved in the production, conversion, distribution,
use or recommendation of stainless steel.
Finalists and winners will be selected from the entries by a panel
of judges and the winners announced at the Awards Gala Banquet to
be held on 16 October 2008
CATEGORIES
Best stainless steel project
Best stainless steel product
Best stainless steel services
Innovation Award (new) - to reward creativity, originality
and advancement
Achievement Award (new) - for the long-serving achievers in
the indsutry
Student Award (new) - to recognize young achievers
The Stainless Steel Award - an accolade for the overall winner
from all categories that has done the most for the industry.
CRITERIA
Excellence - exceptional work, concepts and execution,
Innovation - creativity, originality and advancement,
Sustainability - for the business and environment,
Efficiency - keeping to deadlines, maximizing materials and
minimizing costs,
Quality - of the product and work done,
Impact on the environment - ensuring minimal carbon footprints,
and
