The National Skills Academy for Nuclear is pleased to announce that, against very strong competition, it has been successfully chosen as one of three finalists for the BNFL award at the 2009 APM Project Management Awards.  The Award relates to the project management effort during the Business Planning and implementation phase of the organisations formation. 

The National Skills Academy for Nuclear achieved government approval in October 2007, and has been established at the request of Nuclear employers to address the key skills and training challenges facing the Nuclear industry.    The Skills Academy , is playing a transformational role for the sector. The changing skills mix required by the nuclear sector, demands increased flexibility and mobility. As the transition from operating, to decommissioning, through to new build takes place, a flow of matching skills are required. 

The BNFL Award is awarded to the project or programme that has made an outstanding contribution to the development of project management as a vehicle for effective change.    The awards are highly regarded in the project management industry and reflect the dedication and talent that helps to shape the project management community and the world around us.  

Jean Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear said;   “I am delighted that we have been shortlisted for this important Award which clearly demonstrates the dedication and enthusiasm of the National Skills Academy team in achieving the Vision of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear, ensuring that Nuclear employers have the skilled, safe and competent workforce required to meet current and future business needs.  I am proud to lead such an energetic, enthusiastic and committed organisation.”