| 1. Winners will be announced at HazardEx 2012: They will be announced during the gala dinner evening on 29th February, then published here from the beginning of March. Sponsored by CorDEX, the categories are: |
| 2. Technical Innovation- An original new product being used within the hazardous area |
| 3. Best User Application– An application story highlighting the benefits of a product being used in a hazardous area |
| 4. Environmental Contribution to Industry–A company which has used energy efficient processes or products within potentially explosive atmospheres |
| 5. Lifetime Contribution to the Industry- This award category celebrates an individuals contribution to improving health and safety in hazardous areas |
| 6. Contribution Towards Safety- A product or system which has made a significant contribution to safety in the past year |