Winners of 'The Noise Oscars'

John Connell Awards 2025, Palace of Westminster, 22nd October

John Connell Awards 2025, Palace of Westminster 22nd October 2025. The John Connell Awards 2025 took place at the Palace of Westminster on the evening of Wednesday 22nd October 2025, kindly hosted by The Lord Balfe. The awards were presented by Emma Hardy MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State – Defra and Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

These unique awards are named after the Noise Abatement Society’s far-sighted founder John Connell OBE, who lobbied the Noise Abatement Act through Parliament in 1960 when noise became a statutory nuisance in the UK for the first time. These unique annual awards, known as the ‘Noise Oscars’, are now in their 24th year. They acknowledge the importance of the quality of sound in our lives, and champion vital advances in reducing the negative impact of unnecessary noise for the public benefit. Over 350 recipients from local authorities, industry, organisations and individuals have now been honoured for the significant impact they have made to improve the aural environment. 

The John Connell Awards serve not only as a celebration of acoustic excellence and community action, but as a national call to value quiet and better sounding environments as fundamental 

components of everyday life. Each award is a powerful reminder that quieter solutions enable a more healthy, productive and positive life for all. 

The Noise Abatement Society (NAS) is a dynamic UK charity whose aim is to share a better understanding of what sound is, how it affects us and how we can solve noise problems in a pragmatic and sustainable way. Its internationally respected work helps to relieve the physical and mental distress caused by excessive noise which profoundly affects health and wellbeing, learning, productivity and social cohesion https://noiseabatementsociety.org/.

1. John Connell Local Authority Award 2025 presented by the Trustees of the Noise Abatement Society

Local Authority Environmental Health Practitioners enforce noise law – the front line dealing with the complex challenges of neighbourhood noise. This award recognises services and projects that are shining examples of co-operation, and creative solutions to solve noise problems within the community.

Winner: Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Bradford Metropolitan District Council has won the John Connell Local Authority Award 2025 for its strong and coordinated response to anti-social behaviour across the district. The council’s proactive approach, including the extension of its Public Space Protection Order until 2028, demonstrates a clear commitment to improving safety and quality of life for residents. This initiative empowers enforcement against nuisance driving, illegal street racing, and unauthorised car meets, helping to curb dangerous and disruptive activity on local roads. Most impressive was Bradford Council’s recent work tackling noise nuisance, illegal parties, street racing, and off-road biking through a collaborative, multi-agency approach. The Local Authority recognises the council’s sustained leadership in addressing anti-social behaviour and promoting safer, more peaceful communities.

Gloria Elliott OBE, Chief Executive said: “Chronic and persistent noise disturbance in local streets, especially at night is a huge challenge to local authorities. Congratulations to Bradford Metropolitan District Council for showing that with determination and collaboration with other agencies this blight in the community can be successfully tackled in the long term – an outstanding example for other councils to follow."

Contacts:

Bradford Metropolitan District Council contact: Michael Churley michael.churley@bradford.gov.uk 

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

John Connell Local Authority Award 2025 Winner: Bradford Metropolitan District Council presented by Minister Emma Hardy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State – Defra.

Photo: Minister Emma Hardy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State – Defra with representatives from Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

Highly Commended: Oxfordshire County Council and Thames Valley Police

For their effective handling of noise nuisance and anti-social motorbike use across Oxfordshire, the John Connell Local Authority 2025 Highly Commended went to Oxfordshire County Council and Thames Valley Police. In addition to initial engagement efforts, teams were required to coordinate multi-agency enforcement operations, including targeted patrols and the issuing of warnings and fines to address persistent and disruptive riding. This commendation highlights the partnership’s dedication to tackling complex neighbourhood noise problems, protecting residents’ wellbeing, and promoting safer, more peaceful communities. Their actions demonstrate the impact of collaborative approaches in resolving challenging environmental health issues.

Gloria Elliott OBE, Chief Executive said: "Noisy anti-social motorbike racing is stressful for a community to endure, so congratulations to Oxfordshire County Council and Thames Valley Police who have dealt with this problem head-on working collaboratively to improve neighbourhood peace and quiet, a great example for other local councils and police to follow." Contacts:

Thames Valley Police contact: Matthew Barber matthew.barber@thamesvalley.police.uk

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

John Connell Local Authority Award 2025 Highly Commended: Oxfordshire County Council and Thames Valley Police presented by Minister Emma Hardy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State – Defra.

Photo: Representatives from Thames Valley Police and Minister Emma Hardy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State – Defra.

2. The Institute of Acoustics Young Persons’ Competition 2025

The IOA has run two competitions each year since 2021, one for primary school-aged children and one for secondary school-aged children, to encourage children to think about sound and the soundscapes around them. This year, however, the competition for older children was expanded to include young adults, and four categories were created: UK and International categories for 13–16-year-olds and the same for 17–25-year-olds.This year’s Young Persons’ Competition received a revamp, with the Institute asking entrants to make a short, engaging video showing why sound is so important in our everyday lives and how it impacts people in meaningful ways.

Winner: Brooke Gill and Isha Patel (Category for Ages 13 – 16)

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "Congratulations to Brooke and Isha for their engaging video highlighting the importance of the sounds that surround us."

The Institute of Acoustics Young Persons’ Competition 2025 Winner (Ages 13-16): Brooke Gill and Isha Patel presented by Vicky Wills from AtkinsRéalis.

Photo: Isha Patel, Brooke Gill and Vicky Wills from AtkinsRéalis.

Winner: Ash Natelson-Carter (Category for Ages 17 – 25)

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "Ash’s informative video showing understanding of how noise impacts our daily lives deserves hearty congratulations."

The Institute of Acoustics Young Persons’ Competition 2025 Winner (Ages 17- 25): Ash Natelson-Carter presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester. 

Photo: Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester, Ash Natelson-Carter, and Vicky Wills from AtkinsRéalis.

Contacts: 

Media contact: Institute of Acoustics Alex Shaida: alex.shaida@ioa.org.uk

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

3. Quiet Mark Young Engineers Award 2025 – sponsored by S&P UK Ventilation Systems Ltd

The Quiet Mark Young Engineers Award recognises early-career engineers who are developing innovative, practical solutions to reduce noise pollution and improve sound design. Celebrating creativity, technical skill, and real-world impact, the award highlights tangible outputs such as prototypes or products that advance quiet engineering in everyday environments.

Winner: Team Marigold, Imperial College London 

Team Marigold from Imperial College London, has won the Quiet Mark Young Engineer’s Award 2025 for their innovative AI-powered solution supporting individuals with misophonia. The team developed a Chrome extension that uses machine learning to filter specific trigger sounds from online media, helping users manage distress caused by everyday noises. Through extensive user testing and collaboration with support communities, the project demonstrates technical skill, creativity, and tangible impact in reducing noise-related challenges in everyday environments. The award recognises the team’s practical and innovative approach to quiet engineering.

Gloria Elliott OBE, Quiet Mark Chair & Co-Founder said: "Team Marigold’s important engineering innovation that instantly reduces harmful sounds emanating from devices, deserves this recognition – many congratulations to the whole team."

Contact: 

Award sponsor S&P UK Ventilation Systems Ltd: afinch@solerpalau.com 

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

Quiet Mark Young Engineers Award sponsored by S&P UK Ventilation Systems Ltd Winner: Team Marigold, Imperial College London presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

Photo: Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester with representatives from Team Marigold, Imperial College London, and S&P UK Ventilation Systems.

4. John Connell Soundscape Award 2025 – sponsored by Anderson Acoustics 

The John Connell Soundscape Award recognises and encourages the development and advancement of soundscape projects demonstrating practical ‘real world’ applications to improve/support health, mental health, wellbeing, aural diversity and sustainability in indoor and outdoor spaces.

Winner: Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and the Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering (IEDE), University College London

For delivering the first certified training course of the landmark educational framework that embeds soundscape thinking into professional environmental practice, the John Connell Soundscape Award 2025 went to the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and the Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering (IEDE), University College London. Through the Certificate Course in Soundscape Assessment (CCSA), the IOA Course Development Committee have created the first formal training programme equipping practitioners, regulators, and researchers with the skills to deliver evidence-based, ISO-aligned soundscape assessments. This pioneering collaboration bridges science, policy, and design, advancing health, wellbeing, and sustainability in line with emerging UK soundscape legislation. The Course Development Committee, chaired by Dr Chris Barlow (KP Acoustics) with members from Apex Acoustics, the University of Salford, the Noise Abatement Society, the Welsh Government, the Open University, the University of Surrey, and the Institute of Acoustics, is recognised for its expert contribution and commitment to advancing the field.

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "This John Connell Award recognition is highly deserved for the excellent collaborative work to produce and deliver the first certificate course on Soundscape Assessment, assisting further advancement in this pioneering field of acoustics. Congratulations to all who contributed."

Contacts: 

Sponsor contact: Anderson Acoustics, Eduardo Manzano,

Eduardo@andersonacoustics.co.uk  NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

John Connell Soundscape Award sponsored by Anderson Acoustics: Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and the Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering (IEDE), University College London presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester. 

Photo: Representatives from the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering (IEDE), University College London, Anderson Acoustics, KP Acoustics, Apex Acoustics, the Noise Abatement Society, the University of Salford, the Welsh Government, the University of Surrey and Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester. 

Highly Commended: Limerick City and County Council and Noise Consultants Limited

For their Castletroy Greenway Pilot Acoustic Study, Limerick City and County Council and Noise Consultants Limited have won the Highly Commended John Connell Soundscape Award 2025 for introducing a soundscape-led approach to Quiet Area designation. The project combines innovative acoustic measurement, psychoacoustic analysis, and citizen engagement to map and enhance Castleroy Greenway’s acoustic environment. Through nature-based interventions, such as strategic tree planting to enrich natural sounds, the study improves urban tranquillity, supports community wellbeing, and provides a scalable model for sustainable soundscape planning across Ireland.

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "Quiet areas are vital for the cohesion and sanity of a community – somewhere to escape the stress and strains of everyday life. Many congratulations to Limerick City and County Council and Noise Consultants Ltd for their ground-breaking scalable soundscape model for quiet environments that may be replicated by other Councils."

Contacts: 

Sponsor contact: Anderson Acoustics, Eduardo Manzano,

Eduardo@andersonacoustics.co.uk NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

John Connell Soundscape Award sponsored by Anderson Acoustics Highly Commended: Limerick City and County Council and Noise Consultants Limited presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester. 

Photo: Representatives from Noise Consultants Limited and Limerick City and County Council with Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

Highly Commended: Stantec

For their Real-Time Noise at Work Risk Management System for the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, Stantec won the Highly Commended John Connell Soundscape Award 2025. This innovative system transforms traditional noise monitoring by providing real-time acoustic assessment across rehearsal and performance spaces, enabling immediate interventions to protect musicians’ hearing. By combining bespoke microphone arrays, software algorithms, and dynamic tracking, the system allows immediate intervention to reduce harmful noise exposure, improves acoustic management, and ensures regulatory compliance. This innovative solution sets a new benchmark for noise risk management in high-performance sound environments and demonstrates a practical, scalable approach to enhancing wellbeing and sound quality.

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "Hearty congratulations to Stantec for this exemplary innovation - real-time noise-monitoring protection for musicians that will benefit players universally."

Contacts:

Sponsor contact: Anderson Acoustics, Eduardo Manzano, Eduardo@andersonacoustics.co.uk NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

John Connell Soundscape Award sponsored by Anderson Acoustics Highly Commended: Stantec presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

Photo: Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester with representatives from Anderson Acoustics and Stantec.

5. John Connell Sustainable Development Award 2025 - sponsored by Association of Noise Consultants & ANV Measurement Systems

This award recognises transformative and/or novel products, services, and solutions that reduce noise and/or enhance sound quality. This award recognises advancements that benefit society, the environment and the economy and highlights impactful approaches leading to quieter, health promoting, and sustainable placemaking.

Winner: Sustainable Acoustics Ltd and Mason UK

Sustainable Acoustics Ltd and Mason UK have won the John Connell Sustainable Development Award 2205 for their project: Acoustics for a Sustainable Future: The Carbon Benefits of Isolating Retrofits. In collaboration with Mason UK, they converted a six-story 1890s building above London’s Northern Line into 90 residential apartments, applying innovative structural isolation to reduce structure-borne noise to levels suitable for restorative sleep. The approach cut carbon emissions by 80% compared with traditional box-in-box methods, preserved the historic building fabric, and enabled economically viable urban housing. This project demonstrates how acoustic innovation can support sustainable development, enhance health and wellbeing, and deliver environmental and economic benefits, setting a benchmark for retrofit solutions in urban environments.

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "Retro-fitting older buildings to high acoustic standards is a huge challenge – many congratulations to Sustainable Acoustics and Mason UK for their outstanding holistic benchmark solutions, a great acoustic innovation for future renovations."

Contacts: 

Sponsor contact: 

Association of Noise Consultants: Robert Osborne, Association Manager, ANC: robert.osborne@admin.co.uk

ANV Measurement Systems: Mike Breslin MD mbreslin@anv.uk.com

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

John Connell Sustainable Development Award sponsored by Association of Noise Consultants and ANV Measurement Systems Winner: Sustainable Acoustics Ltd and Mason UK presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester. 

Photo: Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester with representatives from ANV Measurement Systems, Mason UK, Sustainable Acoustics, and the Association of Noise Consultants.

Highly Commended: Natural Resources Wales, Noise Consultants Limited and Land Use Consultants

Natural Resources Wales, Noise Consultants Limited and Land Use Consultants have won the Highly Commended John Connell Sustainable Development Award 2025 for Tranquillity and Place - A National Resource for Wales, a nationally consistent dataset mapping and assessing tranquil areas across Wales. By combining acoustic principles, visual assessment, and stakeholder engagement, the project provides an evidence-based resource to inform policy, planning, and environmental decision-making. The project enhances soundscapes, encourages sustainable land management, and fosters public awareness of the value of quiet spaces. Integrated into Welsh Government reporting and planning processes, the resource contributes to healthier, more sustainable, and economically vibrant communities across Wales.

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "Recognising the importance for communities to be able to enjoy tranquil areas has now been supported by this data-set mapping, a great resource for the Welsh Government – well done to Natural Resources Wales, Noise Consultants Limited and Land Use Consultants."

Contacts:

Sponsor contact:

Association of Noise Consultants: Robert Osborne, ANC: robert.osborne@admin.co.uk ANV Measurement Systems: Mike Breslin MD mbreslin@anv.uk.com

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

John Connell Sustainable Development Award sponsored by Association of Noise Consultants and ANV Measurement Systems Highly Commended: Natural Resources Wales, Noise Consultants Limited and Land Use Consultants presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

Photo: Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester with representatives from ANV Measurement Systems, Noise Consultants Limited, Natural Resources Wales, Land Use Consultants, and the Association of Noise Consultants.

6. John Connell Innovation Award 2025 - sponsored by Institute of Acoustics

Innovation is the key to solving noise and improving the sound environment for the benefit of all. This award recognises original thinking, products and solutions when faced with particularly challenging acoustic issues.

Winner: Thames Tideway Tunnel Independent Compensation Panel

The Thames Tideway Tunnel Independent Compensation Panel has won the John Connell Innovation Award 2025 for its innovative management of noise and vibration during construction of London’s major sewer project. Alongside extensive physical mitigation and continuous noise monitoring, the project introduced a Non-statutory Off-site Mitigation and Compensation Policy, providing tailored solutions for affected residents, including sound insulation, temporary rehousing, respite days, and noise-cancelling measures. This approach minimised long-term noise impacts, improved wellbeing for thousands of residents, and set a new benchmark for proactive, human-centred noise management in complex, high-exposure construction projects.

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "The Thames Tideway Tunnel Independent Compensation Panel highly deserves this award for recognising the stressful impact of constant noise from heavy construction work on the surrounding community. Their voluntary and detailed compensation scheme serves as an exemplar which other large-scale construction projects can follow."

Contacts:

Sponsor contact: Institute of Acoustics Alex Shaida: alex.shaida@ioa.org.uk

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

John Connell Innovation Award sponsored by the Institute of Acoustics Winner: Thames Tideway Tunnel Independent Compensation Panel presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

Photo: Representatives from the Thames Tideway Tunnel Independent Compensation Panel and Professor David Waddington President of the Institute of Acoustics.

Highly Commended: Silencio Network

Silencio Network has won the Highly Commended John Connell Innovation Award 2025 for its innovative approach to understanding and mapping noise across the globe. By transforming smartphones into a distributed network of sound sensors, Silencio captures real-time, hyper-local dB(A) measurements in streets, neighbourhoods, workplaces, and public spaces. This crowdsourced methodology has produced the largest and most dynamic noise dataset ever assembled, providing actionable insights for individuals, urban planners, and policymakers. This innovative combination of technology, community engagement, and data-driven insight turns an invisible problem into something measurable that can improve public health, city planning, and sustainability.

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "Well done to Silencio for producing real-time global noise mapping, a highly useful tool to enable insightful evaluation of local noise for individuals, planners and policy makers."

Contacts:

Sponsor contact: Institute of Acoustics Alex Shaida: alex.shaida@ioa.org.uk

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

John Connell Innovation Award sponsored by the Institute of Acoustics Highly Commended: Silencio Network.

Photo: Representatives from Silencio Network and Professor David Waddington President of the Institute of Acoustics.

7. Quiet Mark Logistics Award 2025 - sponsored by Rolltek International

The Quiet Mark Logistics Award recognises advances in low noise technology in the logistics industry to facilitate quieter delivery and servicing especially in urban areas and near sensitive receptors (e.g. schools and hospitals).

Winner: Kuehne+Nagel & Renault Trucks

For developing the first heavy-duty electric freight truck to cross the English Channel, the Quiet Mark Logistics Award 2025 goes to Kuehne+Nagel and Renault Trucks. The challenge facing the teams was to demonstrate that a 40-tonne electric truck could operate efficiently on a major international freight route while reducing noise and emissions. Successfully completing the DoverCalais journey, the truck proved that electric logistics vehicles can deliver freight quietly, sustainably, and reliably, even on demanding routes. The initiative not only reduces noise impact in urban and sensitive areas but also sets a new benchmark for low-emission, acoustic-friendly freight transport, showing how innovation in vehicle design can transform the logistics industry.

Gloria Elliott OBE, Chief Executive said: "Many congratulations to this Kuehne+Nagel and Renault Trucks collaboration producing low-noise efficient large trucks - a great contribution to sustainable freight logistics going forward."

Contacts:

Sponsor Contact: Rolltek International: lee.lambourne@rolltek.co.uk

Quiet Mark contact: annaparkinson@quietmark.com

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

Quiet Mark Logistics Award sponsored by Rolltek International Winner: Kuehne+Nagel & Renault Trucks presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

Photo: Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester with representatives from Rolltek International, Kuehne+Nagel & Renault Trucks, and Gloria Elliott OBE, Noise Abatement Society.

8. Quiet Mark Built Environment Award 2025 – sponsored by ROCKWOOL UK

The Quiet Mark Built Environment Award recognises shining examples of acoustic design and construction excellence incorporating high performance acoustic materials within the built environment.

Winner: Network Rail, Gatwick Airport, SYSTRA, Costain & Mima Group

For transforming Gatwick Airport Station Second Concourse into a modern, quieter transport hub, the Quiet Mark Built Environment Award 2025 went to Network Rail, Gatwick Airport, SYSTRA, Costain, and Mima Group. This collaborative project brought together architects, engineers, contractors, and client teams to redesign Gatwick Airport Train Station Second Concourse that accommodates growing passenger numbers while reducing noise and enhancing the acoustic environment. By combining high-performance acoustic materials, innovative construction techniques, and meticulous sound management, the team created a station that is both functional and significantly quieter for passengers and staff. The project highlights how multi-organisation collaboration can deliver excellence in acoustic design and set new standards for noise-conscious construction in high-traffic public spaces.

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "Many congratulations to Network Rail, Gatwick Airport, SYSTRA, Costain & Mima Group for producing a quieter, less stressful environment in an extremely busy location, a supreme example of collaborative working for public benefit."

Contacts:

Sponsor contact: ROCKWOOL UK: david.ward@rockwool.com

Quiet Mark contact: annaparkinson@quietmark.com

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

Quiet Mark Built Environment Award sponsored by ROCKWOOL UK, Winner: Network Rail, Gatwick Airport, SYSTRA, Costain & Mima Group presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

Photo: Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester with representatives from Network Rail, SYSTRA, and ROCKWOOL UK.

Highly Commended: Apex Acoustics, Peninsular Acoustics and University of Bologna

For their innovative Equivalent Area methodology addressing sound insulation for partially open windows, the Quiet Mark Built Environment Award 2025 Highly Commended went to Apex Acoustics, Peninsular Acoustics, and the University of Bologna. By aligning acoustic and thermal modelling, the team provided a single metric that allows new homes to achieve natural ventilation without unnecessary mechanical systems. This collaborative solution has been adopted in the IOA/ANC Approved Document O Noise Guide and is estimated to benefit approximately 77,000 new homes annually, saving £73 million and preventing 2.8 million kg of carbon dioxide each year. The project highlights the power of multi-organisation collaboration in delivering practical, sustainable solutions to complex noise and building design challenges.

Gloria Elliott OBE, NAS CEO said: "Congratulations to Apex Acoustics, Peninsular Acoustics and University of Bologna for their collaborative innovation for new builds enabling windows to be partially open without being exposed to excessive noise."

Contacts:

Sponsor contact: ROCKWOOL UK: david.ward@rockwool.com

Quiet Mark contact: annaparkinson@quietmark.com

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

Quiet Mark Built Environment Award sponsored by ROCKWOOL UK, Highly Commended: Apex Acoustics, Peninsular Acoustics and University of Bologna presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

Photo: Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester with representatives from Apex Acoustics, University of Bologna, Peninsular Acoustics and ROCKWOOLUK.

9. Quiet Mark Commercial Award 2025 - sponsored by Quiet Mark Approval Ltd

The Quiet Mark Commercial Award recognises companies who have been highly inventive in the marketing of their Quiet Mark product to support health and wellbeing.

Winner: NIBE Energy Systems Ltd

The judging panel commended this company for the exemplary use of its Quiet Mark certification to highlight low-noise performance as a defining attribute within the UK and European communications for its eligible heat pump range. By combining powerful, energy-efficient performance with exceptionally low sound levels, the company reinforces its commitment to noise reduction and demonstrates how its heat pumps can transform the home into a sanctuary of comfort and tranquillity.

Gloria Elliott OBE, Quiet Mark Chair & Co-Founder, said: "NIBE exemplifies how innovation and design can work seamlessly together to create technologies that support both wellbeing and sustainability. Their dedication to noise-conscious engineering and their leadership through Quiet Mark sets an outstanding example to the industry."

Contacts:

Award sponsor Quiet Mark: annaparkinson@quietmark.com

NAS contact: johnconnellawards@noise-abatementsociety.org

Quiet Mark Commercial Award sponsored by Quiet Mark Approval Limited Winner: NIBE Energy Systems Ltd presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

Photo: Poppy Szkiler Quiet Mark, Representatives from NIBE Energy Systems Ltd, presented by Dr Danny Chambers MP for Winchester.

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Noise Abatement Society Initiatives

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● National Noise Helpline NAS’ free UK helpline deals with over 3,000 enquiries a year from the public distressed by excessive noise disturbance, supporting with appropriate advice.

● Silent ApproachTM The protocol of quiet delivery and servicing practices, used as the basis for the UK government backed Quiet Deliveries Demonstration Scheme and Transport for London’s London 2012 retiming trials and the ongoing Retiming Delivery

Programme, and recommended in the London Mayor’s Healthy Streets programme and by other cities as part of sustainable logistics programmes.

● Quiet MarkTM is the global certification for excellence in low-noise technology launched by the Noise Abatement Society in 2012 and now an independent company working closely with the NAS. Quiet Marks are awarded to manufacturers of the quietest products and solutions giving consumers more informed choice about the products they buy, whilst providing industry with a new marketing platform www.quietmark.com

● Soundscape As a member of the ISO Soundscape standard committee since 2009, NAS is helping to support the design and adoption of new acoustic measurement and assessment methods which more accurately reflect what the listener hears. Soundscape science opens up the possibilities of managing sound in a more positive way to benefit communities.

● Future Sound Foundation NAS’ programme of education and outreach, research and consultancy to further multi-disciplinary soundscape research, practice and evidence to support policy makers and practitioners and help equip the next generation of acousticians, designers and urbanists.

● Love your EarsTM is an NAS programme aimed at school children to raise awareness about the dangers of listening too loud, and too long, to mobile devices. Also encouraging them to turn off the deceptive noise of social media which brings its own particular forms of danger.

Quiet Mark

Quiet Mark is the international approval award programme associated with the Noise Abatement Society. Conducting expert acoustic testing and verification of products Quiet Mark has over the past 12 years driven change in manufacturing worldwide to prioritise noise reduction within the design of everyday machines, appliances, technologies and house build materials, creating the first one stop platform for third-party approved noise reduction solutions for every living space to health and well-being. Through specialist acoustic measurement and product assessment, Quiet Mark identifies the quietest products in over 80 product categories giving consumers and trade buyers a more informed choice about the sound levels of the products they buy. The Quiet Mark scheme drives designers and manufacturers to reduce sound levels of their products enabling households and workplaces to rebalance the soundscape reducing stressful unwanted noise.

Quiet Mark for the Building Sector

In February 2020, in a move to further expand its service to tackle noise related problems in building design Quiet Mark launched its Built Environment Sector to include third-party verification of specialist acoustic materials for the building sector including - walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows etc. This brand-new online platform further equips and empowers architects, builders

and designers with a guide to expertly verified leading acoustic solutions for every building

application area. https://www.quietmark.com/building/building-sector 

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