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INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION

Workplace Health & Safety Show Champions of Safety Awards seek to recognise the industry's role models and talented professionals and showcase its varied career opportunities. The awards aim to attract others into similar roles by sharing inspiring stories and career journeys, honouring the rising stars, pioneers, and icons who go above and beyond to create safer workplaces

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.

Icon

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.

Rising Star Award

aaron-boyes

WINNER - Aaron Boyes

Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Altius Group

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Thomas Cupitt

Safety, Material Handling & Facilities Manager, ASICS

jessica-gravenor

Jessica Gravenor

OH&S Consultant & Business Owner, Safety Success

christina-licciardi

Christina Licciardi

WHS & Allied Health Specialist, DHL Supply Chain

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Matthew Norris

Health and Safety Manager, Hysata Pty Ltd

prasanth-palani

Prasanth Palani

Compliance Manager, Structural Challenge Pty Ltd

 

Pioneer Award 

tarek-farhat

WINNER - Tarek Farhat

WHS Consultant, iHSEQ

nathan-bright

Nathan Bright

Product Lead & Senior Consultant, People, Growth and Management, Miranda McMahon HR Consultants

megan-cannings

Megan Cannings

Safety and Quality Coordinator, Burdekin Shire Council

travis-heaven

Travis Heaven

Founder & CEO, Duress PTY LTD

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Harrison McMahon

CEO, HMC Group Solutions

emma-sutcliffe

Emma Sutcliffe

Director, EV FireSafe

 

ICON Award

jamie-mallinder

WINNER - Jamie Mallinder

Principal Consultant, Speaker and Suicide Prevention Ambassador, Sentis, R U OK? and MHFA Australia

glen-cook

Glen Cook

Principal Community Safety Specialist, Energy Queensland

kylie-pearse

Kylie Pearse

HSEQ Manager, John Holland- Rail & Transport, Rail Service NSW/ACT/QLD

sam-reid

Sam Reid

Head of HSEQ & Compliance, Paynter Dixon

james-wood

James Wood

Safety Speaker, C & B Safe Pty Ltd

don-zakroczymski

Don Zakroczymski

Head of HSE, Growthbuilt

Judging panel

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2025 Awards Gallery