EuroMaintenance Awards Protocol
Co-organised by the European Federation of National Maintenance Societies (EFNMS) and the Salvetti Foundation (SF). Recognising excellence in maintenance across Europe

Background — It starts with Why
Maintenance awards play a pivotal role in recognising the outstanding contributions of individuals to the essential field of maintenance. People are the driving force behind effective maintenance, and their expertise and dedication ensure that our world is well cared for and sustained for future generations. By honouring individuals with awards, we elevate them as heroes and ambassadors for the maintenance profession, inspiring others. Presenting these awards not only acknowledges excellent achievements but also generates positive exposure for the maintenance sector and attracts new talent — truly reflecting the Salvetti Foundation’s motto: “Maintaining our world.”

History
After several years in the EFNMS Board of Directors, Dr. Stefano Salvetti founded the Salvetti Foundation (1988) to sponsor, organise, and execute the awarding of the Euromaintenance awards per EFNMS statutes. In 2015 (Antwerp) the EuroMaintenance Incentive Award was renamed to EuroMaintenance Manager Award (EMMA). The SF organises three awards: European Maintenance Manager of the Year (EMMA), M.Sc. Thesis Award (MTA), and Ph.D. Thesis Award (PTA). The awards ceremony takes place at the bi-annual Euromaintenance conference.

General Award Regulations
Confidentiality
All information shared by candidates is considered confidential unless otherwise noted. Jury deliberations are confidential.
Language
Given the international jury, all candidate communication and documentation is in English.
Role of NMS
EFNMS National Maintenance Societies (NMS) nominate candidates. Each NMS promotes the MTA and PTA and coordinates the national selection process.
Award Ceremony
The ceremony is held during the Euromaintenance opening session. Laureates are invited and may present in a relevant session. Registration is complimentary on award and speaking days.
Overarching Regulations

• EFNMS Articles of Association (2003) underpin the protocol.
• SF Mission: create a network for (young) maintenance professionals and support early career development.
• EFNMS translates the award protocol into EMXX agreements with the organising NMS.
• SF provides the monetary prize; prize amounts are set jointly by SF and EFNMS.
• Protocol deviations require prior joint agreement; updates by SF BoD and EFNMS GA.

Euromaintenance Manager Award (EMMA)
Awarded to the Maintenance Manager from an EFNMS member country in recognition of outstanding accomplishments.

Evaluation Criteria

Timeline (typical)

• Launch new cycle at EMXX; NMS invitations
• 7 months before EMXX+1: first jury ranking
• 5 months: jury meeting & consensus top‑3
• 4 months: online presentations/interviews; winner agreed
• 3 months: invite winner
• 2 months: award ceremony at EMXX+1

 Academic Awards
The Academic Awards recognise excellence in maintenance research at two levels: M.Sc. Thesis Award (MTA) and Ph.D. Thesis Award (PTA).
Jury & Process
The SF Board appoints a Chair/Coordinator (preferably a renowned maintenance professor). NMS promote national professors as reviewers. Candidates submit an executive summary (max 5 pp), the full thesis (in English), a usefulness statement, and a CV. Reviews consider the criteria below; max score 60.

Weighting Factors

Timeframe

• 18–9 months before EM: NMS appoint national coordinators & propose jury members
• 6 months: applicants submit to national coordinator
• 5–4 months: national ranking & selection of national nominee
• 4 months: NMS forwards nominee details to jury secretary
• ~2.5 months: evaluations & confidential rankings consolidated
• 2 months: approve ranking, notify laureates, send invitations
• During EM: award ceremony; presentation by laureate

Hall of Fame

Apply — EMMA
Provide the following in English:

• General career (max 500 words)
• Results achieved (max 1000 words)
• Collaborations achieved (max 500 words)
• Innovations achieved (max 500 words)
• Contribution to a sustainable world (max 500 words)

Appendix allowed: up to 5 pages with graphs.

 Apply — Academic Awards (MTA / PTA)

• Executive summary (≤ 5 pages)
• Full thesis (English; or translated)
• Statement on usefulness of results
• Curriculum Vitae

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