Let’s talk about one of the biggest myths we hear every year: “I’d love to enter the awards… but I just don’t have time.” Sound familiar? We get it. The idea of putting together a submission can feel overwhelming. But the truth is, if you’ve done the work, entering doesn’t have to take much time at all. Here’s how most nominees complete their entry in your lunch break: Step 1: Choose the right categoryStart with the one that best matches the work you’ve already done. Not sure

The inbox is overflowing. Your calendar is filling up. And suddenly, the quiet of January is already behind you. Before it disappears completely, take a moment to pause and think: What WHS achievement are you proud of from 2025? Because that is exactly the story we want to hear. Nominations are open for the 2026 Hunter Safety Awards This year marks our 10-Year Anniversary — and we’re celebrating the individuals, businesses, and ideas that have shaped the future of workplace h

WHS culture doesn’t live in a policy.It lives in the people who show up every day and make it real. As we wrap up 2025 and prepare for the 10-Year Anniversary of the Hunter Safety Awards , we want to spotlight the change-makers, the individuals and teams who are shaping safety culture across the Hunter. It’s the team member who championed mental health conversations.The new leader who shifted how people talk about risk.The WHS pro who made reporting feel safe and stigma-free

As we close out 2025, many of us are finally exhaling.It ’s been a big year — full of changes, challenges, wins (some small, some massive), and plenty of “we’ll figure it out” moments when it comes to keeping our people safe, healthy, and well. And through it all, you’ve kept showing up for safety. That matters. At the Hunter Safety Awards , we’re getting ready to celebrate 10 years of recognising WHS excellence in the Hunter. That’s a whole decade of stories, from small busi

As we reach the end of 2025, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the incredible work happening across the Hunter in workplace health and safety. This year, we’ve seen WHS evolve from compliance-based systems into people-first frameworks that prioritise culture, mental health, and continuous improvement. We’ve heard stories of frontline workers stepping into leadership, students introducing new thinking, and businesses big and small embedding WHS into thei