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International Safety Awards 2027
Make your organisation’s achievements count with an International Safety Awards entry for 2027.
About the awards
What are the International Safety Awards?
The International Safety Awards recognise an organisation’s commitment to excellent standards of health, safety and wellbeing management at a specific site or business unit. Successful applicants receive a Distinction, Merit or Pass grade based on their final score, with no quota on the number of grades awarded. All applicants are invited to celebrate their success at the International Safety Awards 2027 Gala Dinner.
Why apply?
Give your achievements the recognition they deserve
It takes commitment, hard work and dedication to improve the health, safety and wellbeing culture within an organisation. The International Safety Awards are recognised globally and can help you:
Motivate your team
Prove your success internally and across your industry
Benchmark yourself against leaders in the field
Win new clients, partners and business opportunities
Showcase your commitment to excellent health, safety and wellbeing standards
Some photos from our 2026 Gala Dinner
Our awards
New for 2027
New
Safety Progress Award
Launching 12 October 2026, this new award recognises organisations making meaningful progress in health, safety and wellbeing.
Expanded
Free-to-enter awards
Our free-to-enter award programme has been expanded with an additional category for 2027. Applications open 12 October 2026.
New
Individual award category
A new category celebrates outstanding personal achievement exclusively for International Safety Awards applicants.
Auto entry awards
International Safety Award applicants are automatically considered for these additional awards where relevant. No separate application is required.
Best in Country Award
All International Safety Award applicants are considered where there is a significant number of applications from the same country. The highest-scoring overall application is awarded.
Best in Company Award
For organisations with 50 or more participating sites, recognising the site or sites with the most outstanding applications.
Chief Adjudicator's Award
Awarded to the International Safety Awards application that achieves the highest score each year. No additional submission is required.
Sector Awards
Sector Awards recognise the highest-performing International Safety Award submissions within each industry sector, helping organisations stand out amongst their peers and showcase best practice.
- Art and culture
- Construction
- Consultancy and advisory
- Defence
- Education
- Financial
- Gas
- Health and social care
- Hospitality and catering
- IT
- Leisure and sports clubs
- Local government
- Manufacturing
- Media
- Mining and quarrying
- Not for profit
- Oil
- Onshore major hazard
- Other Property Activities
- Power and utilities
- Public services
- Retail
- Scientific and technical services
- Storage
- Transportation
- Wholesale and distribution
Free to enter
Free-to-enter award categories
These awards are open to all and go live for entries on 12 October 2026. You do not need to purchase an International Safety Award application to enter.
By applying, successful entrants agree to attend the International Safety Awards 2027 Gala Dinner to receive their award, permit use of their organisation and logo in British Safety Council promotional activity, and work with us on digital content promoting their achievement and the awards.
Innovation in Health Award in collaboration with HSE
Recognises pioneering initiatives that have made a significant and measurable impact on preventing work-related health issues.
David Parr Medal
Recognises a public venue that developed a stand-out initiative in 2026 with a significant impact on health, safety or wellbeing.
Environmental Award
Recognises use of climate-change risk assessment and vulnerability modelling to plan future adaptation strategies.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Ambassador of the Year
Recognises an employee who has played a significant role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues and others.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Voted for by British Safety Council Trustees and presented to people who have made an outstanding career-long contribution.
Rising Female Star Award in collaboration with SOWSHE-A
Recognises women breaking through and shaping future leadership in health, safety, wellbeing or environmental management.
Seize the Opportunity Award
Recognises organisations that have gone the extra mile to seize health, safety or wellbeing opportunities arising from a crisis.
The CEO Award
Rewards CEOs demonstrating leadership and strategic vision in championing health, safety and wellbeing during 2026.
The James Tye Award
Recognises an organisation or team whose 2026 campaign made a significant impact on workplace health, safety or wellbeing.
Team of the Year Award
Recognises outstanding collaborative achievement that has led to significant improvement in health, safety or wellbeing.
Wellbeing Initiative Award
Recognises organisations demonstrating a proactive and effective approach to improving employee wellbeing.
Plan your application
Key dates
30 September 2026
Applications open
12 October 2026
New Award launch and free-to-enter awards open
TBC
International Safety Awards application webinar
2 November 2026
Early bird pricing deadline
January 2027
International Safety Awards application webinar
1 February 2027
International Safety Awards and new award submission deadline
1 March 2027
Free-to-enter awards application deadline
19 March 2027
International Safety Awards results emailed to applicants
22 March 2027
Winner’s list published
2 April 2027
Result enquiry deadline
May 2027
Free-to-enter category shortlist announced
June 2027
International Safety Awards 2027 Gala Dinner, London
Ready to showcase your commitment?
Make your organisation’s achievements count with an International Safety Awards entry for 2027.
Start your applicationEligibility and terms and conditions
New eligibility criteria were introduced last year for the International Safety Awards scheme. Please review the criteria and terms before beginning your application.
Application support
Additional support and guidance
A guide to submitting multiple applications (video) Questions and marking scheme 2027 (PDF) Frequently asked questions
Fair and consistent
Adjudication process and results
Written applications are marked by an independent panel of adjudicators appointed, trained and monitored by British Safety Council. Adjudicators are senior health, safety, wellbeing and environmental practitioners. A rigorous standardisation process helps ensure every application is assessed consistently against the same marking scheme.
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International Safety Awards 2026:
International Safety Awards 2025:
International Safety Awards 2024:
- View the 2024 Winners List.
- View the 2024 Chief Adjudicator's Report.