Two distinguished leaders in the health, safety, and environmental field have been recognised with the NEBOSH Honorary Diploma, celebrating their lifelong dedication to workplace wellbeing.
Errol Galloway and Manal Azzi received the honour at the NEBOSH Graduation Ceremony in the UK this September, highlighting their influential contributions to global HSE standards and their role in protecting lives across industries.
Galloway, who began his career in Sheffield’s steel industry, went on to serve in the Health and Safety Executive, HM Railway Inspectorate, and the Office of Rail and Road, where he was Principal Inspector. His leadership and technical expertise have set new benchmarks for compliance and safety in the rail sector, improving workplace culture and inspiring others to prioritise safety.
Azzi, Team Lead on Occupational Safety and Health at the International Labour Organization, manages a wide portfolio covering chemical safety, environmental health, stress management, and workplace violence prevention. She also leads the World Day for Safety and Health at Work campaign and has authored influential reports addressing climate change, heat stress, AI, and digitalisation in occupational health and safety.
“I am honoured and humbled by this award. Being able to contribute to the development and delivery of health and safety standards in a variety of industries, both large and small, has given me great satisfaction,” said Errol.
“To be recognised with the NEBOSH Honorary Diploma is a matter of great esteem for me. Congratulations to this year’s graduates and fellow Honorary Diplomate. I am both confident and proud to say that our collective work as H&S professionals, underpinned by the knowledge developed through the world-class training provided by NEBOSH, continues to make a difference to the working lives of others.”
Manal said, “It is a true honour to receive this recognition from NEBOSH and to be part of such a meaningful occasion. Having dedicated over two decades to promoting safety and health at work, I know the commitment it takes to pursue this path. Standing alongside this year's Diplomates - professionals who have invested so much to protect the wellbeing of others - is deeply inspiring. I hope this passion and determination can be passed on to the next generation of leaders who will carry forward the global mission of safer, healthier workplaces for all”.
