Do you know someone who’s making a real impact in workplace safety? Or is that person you? The Champions of Safety Awards 2025 honour the rising stars, pioneers, and icons who go above and beyond to create safer workplaces.
Free to enter – nominate yourself or a standout professional in your industry. Winners will be crowned at Workplace Health & Safety Show Melbourne on 21st May.
Entries close 4th April – Submit your nomination today!
A Rising Star is an emerging talent showing exceptional promise and dedication, poised to make significant contributions and shape the future of their field.
Achievement
The nominee has been recognised for excellence in their professional career.
Leadership & Influence
The nominee has shown strong influence, inspiring others and fostering a safety culture within their organisation or industry. This includes actively engaging with colleagues to promote WHS initiatives and instilling a sense of responsibility towards safety.
Impact & Results
The nominee has made a measurable impact on WHS outcomes within their organisation or the broader community.
Commitment to Personal & Professional Development
The nominee has demonstrated a commitment to their own personal and professional growth.
Innovative Approach
The nominee has shown creativity and innovation in their approach to enhancing WHS.
Potential for Future Leadership
The nominee has demonstrated potential for continued growth and leadership in the WHS field.
Achievement
The nominee has demonstrated measurable outcomes resulting from their leadership in WHS.
Leadership and Influence
The nominee inspires and motivates employees to grow and excel by exemplifying best practices within the organisation.
Impact and Sustainability
The nominee has made a lasting impact through the successful implementation of WHS initiatives that benefit people, the organisation, and its stakeholders.
Alignment with Strategic Outcomes
The nominee effectively aligns WHS objectives with the broader organisational strategy and goals.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
The nominee has introduced innovative solutions to address WHS challenges.
Commitment to WHS
The nominee has shown a strong dedication to WHS through their contributions to the profession.
Achievement
The nominee has gained recognition both within the organisation and externally for promoting WHS programmes and initiatives.
Leadership & Influence
The nominee exemplifies outstanding leadership, inspiring and empowering every team member while setting a standard of excellence in WHS best practices.
Impact
The nominee has achieved measurable improvements in WHS, benefiting individuals, the organisation, or the industry.
Strategy
The nominee integrates WHS considerations into their approach, accounting for the people, the organisation, and the evolving work environment.
Innovative Initiatives
The nominee has led groundbreaking WHS initiatives, showcasing creativity and a forward-looking approach to safety challenges.
Employee Engagement and Culture
The nominee has fostered trust and engagement across all employee levels, driving change while embedding safety, health, and well-being into the organisational culture.
Pioneer Award
Icon Award
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