AIMS International has announced a new award designed to recognise a person or organisation that has made a significant impact or contribution in improving safety in the amusement industry.

The AIMS International Safety Award will be presented annually to the individual or organisation that demonstrates leadership, innovation and foresight in improving safety in the amusement industry.

Discussing the award, the non-profit organisation stated: “With safety as the industry’s number one concern for amusement industry guests and employees worldwide, efforts in improving safety are shown in many forms: the design and implementation of new products and technology, the development of safety education programs and training and by exemplary leadership in influencing others.”

Nominations for the AIMS Safety Award can be submitted by individuals within the amusement industry.

The winner will be selected by a vote of AIMS International’s board of directors and the award will be presented during the Golden Ticket Awards on September 10, at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.

The deadline for nominations is July 22.