CPD Company of the Year Award 2007

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Organisations eligible for entry at 01.04.07

ICT SectorAlcatel Lucent IrelandAnalog DevicesBTGE SecurityHP European Software Centre GalwayHP Ink Jet Manufacturing LeixlipIBMIntelMotorolathreefoldUTStarcomVilicomXilinx Ireland

Consultancy & System Providers SectorArup Consulting EngineersBoreham Consulting Engineers LtdClarke & AssociatesCPM EngineeringDownes AssociatesDuffy Chartered EngineersEG Pettit & CompanyESB InternationalFaber MaunsellFahy FitzpatrickFehily Timoney & CompanyGrontmijH.A. O’Neil Ltd.HGL O’Connor & CompanyMichael Punch and PartnersMouchel ParkmanNicholas O'Dwyer Ltd N.J. O’Gorman Consulting EngineersPH McCarthy Consulting EngineersProject ManagementProsConRoughan & O'DonovanRPS Consulting EngineersRPS Consulting Engineers (Northern Region)Thomas Garland & PartnersTobin Consulting EngineersTES Consulting EngineersVarming Consulting EngineersWaterman Consulting EngineersWDR & RT TaggartWhite Young Green IrelandWSP Ireland LtdZenith Technologies Ltd

Pharmaceutical/Medical SectorAllergan MedicalBausch & LombBoston Scientific GalwayBoston Scientific CorkBristol-Myers Squibb CompanyDePuy Johnson & JohnsonÉlan Drug TechnologiesHelsinn Birex PharmaceuticalsGlaxoSmithKlineNovartis Ringaskiddy LtdPfizer Ireland PharmaceuticalsSiemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics Manufacturing LtdSchering Plough (Brinny)

Manufacturing & Construction SectorABB Ltd (Dundalk)ABS ProductionAscon/RohconAughinish AluminaFesto Ireland LtdHoneywell Engines, Systems & ServiceIrish Cement LtdLiffey Developments (Dublin) LtdQuinn Manufacturing LtdPJ Hegarty & SonsSIAC Civil Engineering Divison

Utilities & Government Departments AirtricityComReg (Commission for Communications Regulation)Department of Communications, Marine & NaturalResources - Marine Engineering DivisionDefence Forces - Corps of EngineersEirgridESB Customer SupplyESB Networks ESB Power Generation Kerry National Road Design Office (NRDO)OPW

Local Authority SectorClare County Council Dublin City Council Meath County CouncilWaterford City Council

Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation scheme is supported by

Business success can only be achievedthrough our people and emphasising theimportance of life-long learning anddevelopment of our staff.

Tom Larney European Business ManagerABB Limited (Dundalk) CPD Company of Year 2006

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NEED ASSISTANCE? HAVE A QUESTION?CPD Accreditation Manager Caríosa Kelly 01 609 0247 ckelly@engineersireland.ie

Professional Development Executive Aidan Harney 01 609 0214 aharney@engineersireland.ieProfessional Development Executive Gemma Shannon 01 614 0016 gshannon@engineersireland.ie

ENTRIES BY 12 noon FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 TO:Úna Parsons, 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. uparsons@engineersireland.ie

About the awardThe award, now in its fourth year, is an exciting initiative, organised by EngineersIreland, aimed at recognising innovative companies where Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) practices among their engineering/technician staff havedemonstrated clear-cut business benefits. The award helps to identify and share bestpractices and to celebrate the achievements of accredited companies.

What do you have to do to win?The award is judged by a panel of senior, expert executives who are looking to identify bestpractices across three key areas. Marks are awarded for the following:

Will you join the list of leading-edge CPD winners?

1 Value of Business Benefit

� CPD used to ensure future of local organisation in the face of international competition orcompany rationalisation, or,

� CPD used to open new business line or dimension to company, or, � CPD used to facilitate major expansion or very large project, or,� CPD used to take on new complex technology, or,� CPD initiative that has transformed the organisational culture, or, � CPD used to successfully address staff attrition, or,� Other innovative forms of CPD with real business benefits.

N.B. Submissions should show how business benefits were measured

2 Linkage of Business Benefit to CPD Practice

� CPD project objective clearly defined� Direct linkage to business outcome� CPD Project implemented systematically and fully

3 Originality� Innovative nature of approach adopted� Approach adopted has added to the body of knowledge of CPD practices

OUR FRONT COVER SHOWS: ABB (Dundalk) Ltd. winningthe overall Company of theYear Award 2006. Pictured leftto right are: Anthony Byatt,R&D Manager, ABB Ltd.(Dundalk); John McGowan,President, Engineers Ireland;and Tom Larney, EuropeanBusiness Manager, ABB Ltd.

How to enterWe are looking for CPD Accredited organisations to identify special CPD projects that havebeen undertaken within the last two years. The projects should be linked to one or more ofthe seven CPD Accreditation criteria (see www.engineersireland.ie/criteria) and thesubmission should include relevant examples. Entry forms available at www.engineersireland.ie/access/CPDCOTYForm07.doc

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:Friday September 14, 2007. 12 noon.

AWARDS CEREMONY BREAKFAST: Wednesday October 17, 2007.

Applications can be made in one of THREE CATEGORIES:

1. < 200 Employees2. 200 – 500 Employees3. > 500 Employees

Vilicom winners of the CPDCompany of the year 2006 –

small-sized company.

For further details on previous winners log on to: www.engineersireland.ie/CPDCompanyoftheYearwinners

“We at ABB are proud to be associated with EngineersIreland. This CPD (Continuing Professional Development)project is a classic example of how industry can adoptbest engineering practices in order to develop and grow intoday’s competitive business environment.Business success can only be achieved through our peopleand emphasising the importance of life-long learning anddevelopment of our staff. The CPD award is an excellent endorsement of theseattributes.”

Tom Larney, European Business Manager, ABB Ltd (Dundalk).

Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals winners of the CPDCompany of the year 2006 - medium-sized company.

Winners of CPD Company of the

year 2006 - Large-sized company,

White Young Green.