Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards winners feted at Perth ceremony

Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards winners feted at Perth ceremony

WorkSafe WA has revealed seven winners of this year's Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. Recipients were celebrated at an awards ceremony recognising outstanding solutions to occupational health and safety challenges across Western Australian workplaces.

The Excellence Awards spotlight organisations and individuals driving genuine improvement in workplace safety outcomes. This year's event drew strong interest from businesses working across construction, manufacturing, healthcare and beyond.

Recognising commitment to workplace safety

Congratulating finalists, acting WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North encouraged companies and individuals to consider a nomination for the 2024 awards.

"My sincere congratulations to all Award winners on your commitment to health and safety of all Western Australian employees," Ms North said. "I encourage anyone who has an interest in workplace health and safety to begin considering a nomination for next year's Awards."

Ms North's remarks reflect a broader push within the sector, where organisations working toward stronger safety cultures are increasingly recognised for measurable results rather than intent alone.

Selection from a strong field

Winners were chosen from a list of 25 finalists, each demonstrating practical, tested approaches to reducing risk. Selecting finalists from such a competitive field speaks to the calibre of safety initiatives being adopted across the state this year.

For those keen to see who else made the shortlist, coverage of finalists for the Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2024 outlines the organisations working toward next year's ceremony, while details on finalists for the 2025 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards are already generating industry news.

Businesses considering a future submission can also review news on WorkSafe accepting nominations for the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards for guidance on eligibility and timing.

Why these awards matter for safety professionals

Recognition events like this ceremony give technical professionals a benchmark for what strong safety performance looks like in practice. They also provide news worth following for anyone tasked with improving compliance across their own organisation.

Organisations working to strengthen internal systems often draw on established frameworks, such as a documented Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, to formalise commitments recognised by awards such as these.

• Winners were selected from 25 finalists across Western Australia
• The ceremony recognised both organisations and individuals
• Nominations for next year's awards are now open for consideration

Those working within safety teams and wanting to stay across sector news can also explore the Workplace Health and Safety Show, and review broader context via the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023 Promotion.

Full details here.