SHV India bagged the prestigious "Lapwing" Award for the year 2009 for implementing innovative and effective measures towards improving safety in day-to-day business. The Lapwing Award is instituted by SHV Holdings N.V., Netherlands and awarded every year to a SHV Group company for taking significant initiatives in the field of safety, education, healthcare and environment.

SHV India has won this coveted award twice within a short span of last four years from amongst various SHV Group Companies representing diverse businesses across three continents.

The award was presented by Mr Patrick Kennedy, Chairman, Executive Board of Directors, SHV Holdings N.V. to Mr Ajay Kumar, CEO, SHV India for "Improving Road Safety by using Reflective Signage" on LPG bulk tankers.