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The President of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee hosted the 2026 John Connell Awards, demonstrating excellence in acoustic practice and innovation
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The John Connell Awards celebrated their 25th anniversary at the Palace of Westminster on Wednesday 21 October, with many IOA members in attendance some nominated for awards. The event across sectors concerned with noise and acoustics. The event was hosted by The Viscount Stansgate, President of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee and a member of the House of Lords. Awards were presented by The Viscount Stansgate, Dr Danny Chambers, MP for Winchester, and Dr Bill Parish, Deputy Director at Defra.
This year's award recipients demonstrated the breadth of work taking place across the field. Local authorities showed how listening to communities can help create more peaceful public spaces, while a team of young engineers developed a smartwatch to make everyday sounds more accessible to people with hearing loss. Other recognised projects explored how acoustics can improve building design and the places where people live and work. Research examined the potential of roadside vegetation to reduce noise, alongside work on underwater acoustics and protecting marine life.
The awards are named after the Noise Abatement Society's founder, John Connell OBE.
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