WorkSafe begins accepting nominations for 2025 WHS Excellence Awards

WorkSafe Begins Accepting Nominations for 2025 WHS Excellence Awards

Nominations are currently being accepted for this year's Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, which honor and recognise outstanding health and safety efforts in workplaces throughout Western Australia. These Worksafe awards celebrate organisations committed to protecting their workforce, including initiatives that address physical hazards alongside psychosocial risks affecting employee wellbeing.

The awards are divided into five categories, with each category featuring two distinct awards: one designated for small businesses (those with 199 employees or fewer) and another for large businesses (those with 200 employees or more). According to WorkSafe, this arrangement ensures that businesses of varying sizes can compete equally for recognition, whether they employ a handful of staff or manage thousands of employees across multiple sites.

Key Dates for 2025 Nominations

The deadline for nominations is 27 June, with winners set to be revealed in October. Organisations across Western Australia are encouraged to submit entries showcasing genuine improvements in workplace safety outcomes, particularly those tackling psychosocial hazards such as workplace stress, bullying, and fatigue management.

Why These Awards Matter for Safety Professionals

Recognition programs like this one reinforce the importance of proactive safety culture across Western Australia. Businesses that invest in comprehensive safety systems, including strong documentation and policy frameworks, often stand out among nominees. Employers looking to strengthen their submissions may benefit from reviewing established frameworks, such as those found in a Construction Site Management Pack for Principal Contractors, which demonstrates structured approaches to workplace safety compliance.

Similar recognition schemes exist elsewhere in Australia, including WorkSafe Victoria's nominations for the 36th annual WHS awards and Comcare's National WHS awards, both of which highlight excellence among employers nationwide. Last year's cycle, detailed in our coverage of WorkSafe's 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, followed a comparable structure and timeline.

Supporting Documentation for Nominees

Businesses preparing submissions should ensure their safety records and policies are current. Tools like a WHS Recording Centre or a well-maintained WHS Policy Manual can help demonstrate consistent compliance efforts to award assessors. Manufacturing and construction employers might also reference standardised procedures, including an SOP for Equipment Maintenance, to illustrate operational safety rigour.

Additional details about the awards can be found here.