Queensland Government’s Work Well Awards nominations are open

Queensland Government's Work Well Awards nominations are open, with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland encouraging businesses and individuals across the state to apply. This annual program, formerly known as the Safe Work and Return to Work Awards, recognises outstanding contributions to workplace safety, electrical safety and injured workers' rehabilitation.

What the Work Well Awards Recognise

The awards celebrate achievements in workplace health and safety, electrical safety and return-to-work outcomes for injured workers. Queensland businesses, government departments and community organisations providing strong health and safety services can submit nominations for consideration.

Ten award categories are open for nominations, including:

• Injured Workers Achievement Award
• Best Rehabilitation and Return to Work Management System
• Other categories recognising excellence in health and safety services delivery

Businesses offering rehabilitation services, safety training services or workplace health support services are well placed to nominate. Organisations that have implemented robust safe work method statements as part of their broader safety services approach may also find their efforts recognised through these categories.

Key Dates for 2023 Nominations

Nominations for the 2023 Work Well Awards close on 16 June 2023. Winners will be announced during national Safe Work Month in October, giving finalists and their safety services teams several months of anticipation before results are revealed.

Businesses interested in learning how previous participants fared can review finalists revealed for Queensland's 2023 Work Well Awards and Queensland's 2023 Work Well Awards winners recognised for insight into award-winning safety practices and services.

Why These Awards Matter for Safety Professionals

Recognition through the Work Well Awards highlights genuine leadership in health and safety across Queensland workplaces. For safety professionals, these awards provide benchmarks against which health services, rehabilitation programs and safety services can be measured.

Workers benefit directly when organisations invest in improving safety outcomes, and injured workers particularly gain from strong return-to-work services and rehabilitation support. Businesses seeking similar recognition interstate might also consider reviewing nominations for 2023 WorkSafe Awards, now open in other jurisdictions.

How to Apply

Businesses, community groups and individuals wishing to nominate for the Queensland Work Well Awards should review eligibility requirements carefully before submitting. More details are available here.

Strengthening internal documentation, including return to work plans, can support nominees demonstrating commitment to comprehensive health and safety services throughout their application.