Applications are now open for the British Safety Council's International Safety Awards 2027, which recognise an organisation’s commitment to excellent standards of health, safety and wellbeing management at a specific site or business unit
The prestigious International Safety Awards are recognised internationally as a benchmark in workplace health, safety and wellbeing management, helping winners to strengthen reputation, engage employees and showcase their commitment to best practice.
New for 2027 are the Safety Progress Awards, which will recognise organisations that are making measurable progress in improving health, safety and wellbeing performance, while a new Individual award category will celebrate outstanding personal achievement among International Safety Awards applicants.
In addition, a new award has been introduced in the free-to-enter category; the Innovation of a Decade Award recognises an outstanding project or initiative introduced during the past 10 years that has delivered a significant, sustained and measurable improvement in workplace health, safety or wellbeing. This award celebrates innovation with lasting impact and the potential to inspire good practice across other organisations and industries.
All entrants will be invited to celebrate their achievements at the International Safety Awards 2027 dinner in London or Mumbai.
Strong Middle East representation in 2026 Awards
The Middle East had strong representation in the 2026 International Safety Awards. Country winners In the Middle East included Kuwait National Petroleum Company – Projects Directorate; China State Construction Engineering Corp Ltd (EGYPT) and China State Construction Overseas Development Co Ltd – The Cairo New Administrative Central Business District Project (Package 8&11); Qatar Free Zone Authority; ENGIE (Fadhili Operations & Maintenance Company), Saudi Arabia; and Roads and Transport Authority – Dubai.
Sector winners in the Middle East included Roads & Transport Authority Dubai (local government); ENGIE (Fadhili Operations & Maintenance Company) (power and utilities); Ecolog International, Dubai (hospitality & catering); and Dubai Duty Free (retail).
Health Safety and Wellbeing Ambassador of the Year Award went to Mayasa, Dubai Municipality - Health & Safety Department, while Rising Female Star Award in collaboration with SOWSHE was won by Dr. Hessa Al Jawi, Dubai Municipality - Health & Safety Department. Bashar Al Malik, Saudi Arabia Railways won the CEO Award, while Wellbeing Initiative Award went to WSP Middle East.
Mike Robinson, chief executive of British Safety Council, said, "Creating safe, healthy and supportive workplaces requires commitment, leadership and continuous effort. The International Safety Awards recognise organisations and individuals that are making a real difference and setting high standards for others to follow.
"As applications open for the 2027 awards, and as we celebrate our 70th anniversary, we encourage organisations from around the world to showcase their achievements and share the progress they are making in protecting and improving the wellbeing of their people. The recognition achieved through the International Safety Awards demonstrates a genuine commitment to excellence and helps inspire improvement across industries globally."
For more information and to apply, visit https://www.britsafe.org/awards-and-events/awards/international-safety-awards
