Awards shortlists seem to be a bit like buses, you wait for ages and then three come along at once. Hot on the heels of FSM Awards shortlisting earlier this month – once again everyone at Chute Fire Certification UK is delighted to announce that our erstwhile leader Avene Furness TIFSM AIOSH SSSTS has been shortlisted for Inside Housing‘s Housing Heroes and Women in Housing’s 2024 awards for not just one award, but two – Woman of the Year and Professional of the Year! Splendid and well deserved recognition. Avene had this to say, ‘Of course, it’s very flattering to be shortlisted, but I don’t kid myself that this award is just about me, it’s the industry’s way of recognising the expertise and professionalism that everyone at Chute tries to bring to every job we set foot on. Being shortlisted for Professional of the Year is particularly gratifying however, in such a male orientated sector, not being defined exclusively by my gender but rather the calibre of my work makes me very pleased.’
