IPAF & Access International will celebrate members community contributions

IAPA & Summit 2021

The IPAF Summit & International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) are due to take place virtually on 18 March 2021.

Jo Power, Head of Membership & Communications, says: “During the past year and all through these challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen our members step up to help their local community, their employees and their families, and raise money for various charities that are struggling.

“We would like to recognise these acts of kindness and we invite members to send us videos and photos of any positive community contributions your company has made throughout this pandemic. Together with our event partner Access International, we would like to showcase these during the awards ceremony in March.”

Please send any relevant videos (maximum 2 minutes) and photos along with a description of activities/events that have taken place to https://ipaforg.wetransfer.com

Please note, the deadline for sending any media is 26 February 2021.

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