Controlling excessive and unwanted noise in the community is one of the many tough responsibilities of Environmental Health Officers. Local Authorities are continually challenged to demonstrate imaginative and sustainable initiatives in the management of noise issues. The John Connell Local Authority Award recognises services, campaigns and programmes that are shining examples of community cooperation, education and creative solutions to solving noise pollution problems.

This award recognises significant advances of Soundscape principles in line with the international standard BS ISO 12913-1:2014 and the practical application of the standard in the real world. As a member of the ISO Soundscape standard committee, since 2009, the NAS is helping to research and evidence these new acoustic measurement methods which will more accurately reflect what the listener hears. Soundscape will open up the possibilities of managing sound in a more positive way to benefit our communities

Innovation is the key to successfully solving noise issues across the board.

This award recognises original thinking  when faced with particularly challenging noise issues , whether through noise reduction programmes, technology or acoustic design.

This award recognises advances in low noise transport technology facilitating quieter delivery and services to support sustainable logistics in the UK. This award recognises advances in low-noise technology, equipment and operations to facilitate safe, low-noise and efficient urban distribution services. Past awards have been won by operators, vehicle manufacturers, trailer-makers, bodybuilders and ancillary equipment suppliers who’ve created quieter products, services and programmes to reduced noise impact on the community.

This award recognises significant advances in industry awareness and best practice to reduce noise from operations and logistics. This award is for organisations who have developed proven noise-reduction programmes, whether through the adoption of quieter transport modes, low-noise ancillary-equipment, staff training or other pro-active noise-awareness initiatives.

Quiet Mark is the international mark of approval for excellence in quiet technology and solutions initiated by the Noise Abatement Society. The Quiet Mark Award is given to a UK based company which has shown outstanding innovation and values that align with Quiet Mark objectives.

The Quiet Mark Award International is given to a company based outside of the UK which has shown outstanding innovation and values that align with Quiet Mark objectives.