Award for Distinguished Services to the Institute 2023 to Jim Griffiths

Jim is the face of the Vangardia and has been inspirational in leading many large scale, high-profile projects. He has over 40 years’ experience in all technical aspects related to sound, acoustics, noise and vibration, specialising in the field of stadia and arena design. From his work at Live Aid in 1985, he has also pioneered the sound management at music events in stadia and large open-air festivals and was an expert witness at major infrastructure projects such as Heathrow Terminal 5, the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and Crossrail.

Jim is a Fellow of the Institute of Acoustics and was awarded the Institute’s Tyndall Medal for his work in acoustics and was presented with the outstanding achievement award 2018 at the International Stadium Business Design and Development Summit. 

Jim has been heavily involved in the Institute of Acoustics London branch, joining the committee in 1996.  He was then elected as chair serving in this position for 23 years!

During that time he has been instrumental in organising numerous branch meetings as well as conferences and social events to allow knowledge sharing with the help of his extensive network, as well as supporting members of the committee and our attendees in learning and developing their own networks and skills.

He has given up a great deal of his time to support the institute and is a great advocate for the acoustics industry and thoroughly deserves this award for his services to the Institute.