Awards bestowed on winners during ceremony at the House of Lords

10 May was a wonderful day of celebration for CABE.

Not only was the new CABE President, Richard Flynn PCABE CEng CEnv C.Build E FCABE, (above, left) inaugurated, but the Association’s highest accolades were awarded to their worthy recipients.

The Distinguished Service Award, the Peter Stone Award and the Gold Service Award were presented during the ceremony at the House of Lords by the new President, alongside CABE patron Lord John Lytton (above, right).

The Distinguished Service Award is awarded to CABE Members who have gone above and beyond in supporting the Association – joint winners this year were Dr Gavin Dunn and Ken Ewing.

Dr Gavin Dunn led CABE as CEO for over five years until February 2024 and has been a Member of the Association for over 20 years. He played an integral role in the development of CABE’s relationship with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and the establishment of CBICAS. 

Ken Ewing has been imparting knowledge from his years of experience to building control professionals for over ten years in his capacity as course trainer for the CABE Certificate in Building Control and Plan Interpretation Workshop. A Member since 1976, Ken recently announced his retirement.

The Peter Stone Award – named after one of the Association’s most eminent Presidents – was presented to Dennis Davis. Currently an international, independent fire and civil protection adviser, Dennis was previously Chief Fire Officer for Cheshire and HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services for Scotland. He has been a powerful advocate for fire safety throughout his distinguished career.

The Gold Service Award is given in recognition of a Member who has made a major contribution towards the advancement of the Association at an international, national or regional level, and was won by Rob Gary. Well known to Members as Chair of CABE’s South West region, Rob was integral to the creation of the buildeng conference series.

The Presidential Team, Board Members, Executive Team and all at CABE HQ would like to congratulate all the winners and thank them for their unwavering commitment and support.