Hunter Safety Awards
Nomination Categories

About this Award: This award recognises organisations with a strong, integrated WHS Management System (WHSMS) that demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement, risk management, and workforce consultation. Awarded In Two Streams: • SME (under 100 employees) • Large Organisation (100+ employees) Nomination Criteria: • Describe your core business activities. • Outline key components of your WHSMS and how long they’ve been in place. • Highlight the top three workplace risks and how your system addresses them. • Detail how you consult with your workforce. • Demonstrate how success is measured. • Show how your WHSMS is continually improved. Tip: Include evidence like procedures, audit results, staff feedback, or improvements linked to system actions. Start Your Nomination →()

About this Award: This new combined category acknowledges programs, tools, or processes that improve WHS outcomes through innovation or significant system change. Awarded In Two Streams: • SME (under 100 employees) • Large Organisation (100+ employees) Nomination Criteria: • Describe your core business activities. • Detail the improvement or innovation, including timeframes and outcomes. • Explain how success was measured. • Include consultation with staff or stakeholders. • Show how your innovation adds value and can be sustained. Tip: Great entries show both creative thinking and practical results. Include visual examples or before/after metrics. Start Your Nomination →()

About this Award: Celebrates proactive and measurable programs that promote employee wellbeing, including physical health, mental health, and workplace culture. Awarded In Two Streams: • SME (under 100 employees) • Large Organisation (100+ employees) Nomination Criteria: • Describe the program and its purpose. • Explain how the need was identified. • Evaluate its value and how you measure success. • Share outcomes or plans if recently implemented. Tip: Include employee feedback, usage stats, photos, and impact data. Start Your Nomination →()

About this Award: Recognises training that empowers individuals or teams to create safer workplaces, whether delivered in-house or by a training provider. Nomination Criteria: • Describe your business and the purpose of the training. • Detail course development and delivery methods. • Explain how quality is assured. • Share how success is measured and how many have completed it. • State whether it is accredited or nationally recognised. Tip: Include feedback forms, testimonials, content samples, or engagement results. Start Your Nomination →()

About this Award: Previously known as WHS Student of the Year, this award celebrates emerging professionals making their mark early in their safety careers. Nomination Criteria: • State what and where you are studying or working. • Explain why you are nominated. • Highlight your achievements in WHS. • Provide transcripts or references where possible. Tip: Share your vision for WHS and how you want to contribute to the industry. Start Your Nomination →()

About this Award: Recognises individuals who are leading safety from within. Open to employees, volunteers, or WHS professionals making a difference on the ground. Nomination Criteria: • Detail the WHS activities you've led or contributed to. • Explain what sets you apart. • Share community involvement or leadership. • Provide examples of innovation or risk reduction. • Include a safety success story. Tip: Show how you influence others and advocate for safer workplaces. Start Your Nomination →()

About this Award: For individuals under 35 demonstrating exceptional leadership in workplace safety. Nomination Criteria: • Must be working or volunteering in WHS in the Hunter region. • Outline your WHS activities and achievements. • Share how you lead or influence safety culture. • Provide examples of positive outcomes you have driven. Tip: Highlight leadership beyond job description, and include any awards, mentoring, or advocacy. Start Your Nomination →()

About this Award: Our top honour, awarded to a business that exemplifies excellence, innovation, and leadership in WHS across everything they do. Sponsored by AGL. No separate application required – all business entries are automatically considered based on overall impact and quality. Tip: Want to be in the running? Choose a category that best reflects your strongest WHS efforts and make your submission shine. Browse Categories →()