The International Safety Awards are a globally recognised accolade celebrating organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting and improving the health, safety and wellbeing of workers. The 2027 edition continues the programme’s recognition of organisations and individuals working to strengthen workplace safety and wellbeing.
Launching the 2027 International Safety Awards, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, said, “British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards have long been recognised by leaders and practitioners as a pinnacle of achievement, celebrating outstanding commitment to protecting and improving the health, safety and wellbeing of workers."
“At British Safety Council, our vision is that no one should be injured or made ill through their work, anywhere in the world. I encourage organisations and leaders everywhere who are proud of their health, safety and wellbeing record to put themselves forward for an award.”
The 2026 edition received a total of 885 applications, with 95% of applicants successfully achieving a Distinction, Merit or Pass grade. The full list of 2026 winners is available at https://www.britsafe.in/awards-and-events/awards/international-safety-awards-2027/international-safety-awards-2026-winners-list.
Organisations participating in the International Safety Awards can also be recognised as ‘best in class’ across five award categories. Sector Awards recognise the highest-scoring ‘best in class’ submissions to the International Safety Awards by industry sector. Best in Country Awards recognise the highest-scoring and best overall applications from individual countries, where there are sufficient applications from that country.
The Best in Company Award recognises organisations with 50 or more participating sites, highlighting the site or sites with the most outstanding applications. The Chief Adjudicator’s Award recognises the most outstanding applications from the year’s entrants, based on the evidence submitted through their application responses.
The People Awards, introduced last year, are open to all Indian organisations that purchase an entry to the International Safety Awards. Applicants can enter across three categories. The Site/Plant Head Award recognises efforts to improve the overall health, safety and wellbeing culture of an organisation or site. The Emerging Female Star in Safety Award recognises women who are breaking through and shaping future leadership in health, safety, wellbeing or environmental management. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to workplace health, safety and wellbeing throughout their career.
The British Safety Council has also outlined a range of awards that are free to enter, regardless of whether applicants have applied for an International Safety Award.
The Road Safety Initiative recognises organisational efforts to improve road safety through the positive impact of new initiatives. The India Managing Director Award recognises efforts to improve the overall health, safety and wellbeing culture, with an emphasis on demonstrated leadership across the organisation.
The Dave Parr Medal recognises a public venue that developed a standout initiative in 2025 that made a significant impact on health, safety or wellbeing at the venue. The Environmental Award recognises an organisation that has used climate-change risk assessment and vulnerability modelling to identify and plan adaptation strategies for a changing climate.
The Innovation in Health Award, presented in collaboration with HSE, is a new category recognising pioneering initiatives that have made a significant and measurable impact on preventing work-related health issues in the workplace or across an industry.
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Ambassador of the Year Award recognises an employee who has played a significant role in supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues and others. The Lifetime Achievement Award, voted for by the Trustees of British Safety Council, recognises people who have made an outstanding contribution to workplace health, safety and wellbeing throughout their career.
The Rising Female Star Award, presented in collaboration with SOWSHE-A, recognises women who are breaking through and shaping future leadership in health, safety, wellbeing or environmental management.
The Seize the Opportunity Award recognises organisations that have gone the extra mile to identify and act on health, safety or wellbeing opportunities arising from a crisis. The CEO Award recognises the leadership and strategic vision of CEOs who made a vital contribution to the health, safety and wellbeing of their business and wider society during 2025.
The James Tye Award recognises an organisation or team that developed and ran a campaign in 2025 that made a significant impact on health, safety or wellbeing in the workplace. The Team of the Year Award recognises outstanding achievements that have led to a significant improvement in health, safety or wellbeing through collaboration among stakeholders, which may include employees, suppliers, subcontractors or the wider community.
The Wellbeing Initiative Award recognises organisations that demonstrate a proactive and effective approach to improving employee wellbeing.
Organisations planning to participate in the International Safety Awards 2027 must submit their applications by the applicable deadlines. Early-bird pricing is available until 02 November 2026, while the final deadline for entries is 01 February 2027. The results will be announced on 19 March 2027.
Applications can be submitted through the British Safety Council India website at https://www.britsafe.in/awards-and-events/awards/international-safety-awards-2027.
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