Announcing the WorkSafe Awards 2027 call for nominations
Highlighting and recognising excellence in workplace health and safety and return to work – entry submission for the WorkSafe Awards 2027 is now open.
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Health and Safety Representative of the Year
This category acknowledges health and safety representatives (HSRs) (who have been elected under section 54 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 – OHS Act) and who have represented their designated work group (DWG) in an outstanding manner.
Agriculture Safety Solution
This award recognises innovative, practical approaches that reduce risk and prevent harm on farms including for those businesses who operate at times on farms or provide services to farms.
Workplace Health and Safety Solution of the Year
This category recognises individuals and organisations that develop, implement, and/or manufacture solutions to health and safety issues or hazards in their own workplaces or for industry.
Excellence in Preventing and Managing Psychosocial Risk
This category recognises an impactful initiative aimed at preventing psychological injuries in the workplace through a targeted risk management intervention.
OHS Leadership/Achievement
This category acknowledges an individual, group or organisation that has achieved or influenced significant improvements to occupational health and safety within their workplace, industry or the greater Victorian community.
Leading Return to Work Practice
This category recognises the outstanding efforts and/or innovation of an individual or organisation to support injured workers to return to safe and sustainable work.
Worker Return to Work Achievement
This category recognises a worker's achievements in returning to work following a workplace injury.
