Champions of Safety Awards.
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Awards Ceremony To Be Held On
Wed 25 March, 2026 at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Spotlight Stage | 3:30pm
2026 Shortlists
Rising Star
Pioneer
Brett Simpson
Incident Response Manager / Ventia
Daniel Nicholls
Head of Work Health & Safety / Quayclean Australia Pty Ltd.
Dennis Bastas
Head of People & Logistics / Coco Republic
Kylie Winson
Group Safety & Australia HSEQ / Signet
Michael Schaefer
CEO / SA2050
Peter Westbrook
Head of HSE / Gilbarco Veeder-Root ANZ
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Brandon Hitch
CEO / The Crane Industry Council of Australia
Dean McCulloch
Site Supervisor / CoMade
Kanae Dyas
Chief Safety and Compliance Officer / PowerSkills AI
Michelle Boundy
Multi Award Winner in Government | Speaker | Founder / She Inspires Me
Sandra Gauder
Group Manager HSEQ / Avada Group
Thinus Neethling
Senior Principal Engineer & Electro-Explosive Hazards (EEH) Desk Officer – GWEO Systems Division / K39 Consulting
Award Categories.
Rising Star
A Rising Star is an emerging talent showing exceptional promise and dedication, poised to make significant contributions and shape the future of their field.
Pioneer
A Pioneer is a trailblazer who leads the way in exploring new frontiers, introducing innovative methodologies, and driving progress in their field, embodying courage, vision, and determination.
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An Icon is an individual who has achieved iconic status through their lasting influence, excellence, and significant contributions in their industry, serving as an inspiration for generations.
Judging Panel
Michelle Boundy
Multi Award Winner in Government | Speaker | Founder / She Inspires Me
Scott Reardon
Paralympic Gold Medallist & Founder / SISU Collective
Tarek Farhat
WHS Consultant / iHSEQ
Amanda Anderson
Global Mental Health Project Leader | Mental Health Ambassador / L'Occitaine Group
Craig Salter
Founder / Safety Champion Software
Patrizia Cassaniti
Founder and Director / Touched by Christopher Foundation
2025 Sydney Awards Gallery.
