Victorian operations and companies making a notable difference in ensuring safer and healthier workplaces will be celebrated at the 36th annual WorkSafe Awards — with nominations now open.
The event recognises the achievements that reduce harm in Victorian workplaces, rewarding the employers, workers or teams that have prevented health and safety risks and supported injured people returning to work.
Companies that have actively adopted best practices and promoted a safer culture are encouraged to apply, with award categories recognising Victoria’s health and safety representatives (HSRs), excellence in OHS, innovative safety solutions, successful return to work initiatives, and management of psychosocial risks.
WorkSafe chief executive Ash West said the annual awards were a showcase of workplace safety efforts and a platform to share new approaches to complex hazards.
“This is an opportunity to celebrate the inspiring creativity, care and compassion of Victorian employers whose commitment to workplace health and safety benefits the entire community,” West said.
“If you’ve taken steps to reduce workplace harm, we want to hear about your solutions and stories of going above and beyond.”
Nominations for the 2025 awards are open to all Victorian-based employers and workers until June 30, and entrants can nominate themselves or another person.
The categories for this year’s awards are: Excellence in Preventing and Managing Psychosocial Risk, Farm Safety Solution, Health and Safety Representative of the Year, Leading Return to Work Practice, OHS Leadership/Achievement, Worker Return to Work Achievement, and Workplace Health and Safety Solution of the Year.
Winners will be announced at the WorkSafe Awards presentation and dinner in February 2026.
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