Vision Zero Awards For Safety, Health & Wellbeing

In 2017, the VISION ZERO Initiative globally launched as the central strategy of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) to establish a new culture of prevention and mindset of leaders and workers. By committing to this international strategy, companies and organizations all over the world intend to establish a culture of prevention at all workplaces and strengthen efforts for better workplace safety, health, and wellbeing towards zero accidents and work-related diseases.

The VISION ZERO Awards Scheme aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding commitment and achievements in promoting workplace safety, health, and wellbeing. The awards will serve as a platform to showcase best practices and inspire other organizations to prioritize safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Do you know an individual, organization, or group that deserves recognition for their contributions to Safety, Health, and Wellbeing? Nominations are welcome for others, your team, or yourself.

Please send the nomination form to both Kevin Mooney, President ISSA Mining (kmooney@wcbsask.com) and Megan Taylor, Coordinator (mtaylor@wcbsask.com).

Awards will be announced ahead of the ISSA 2026 and presented at the show. Nominations will be accepted until end of day July 1, 2026.

To submit a nomination, complete the form below, print it, and send it to both email addresses provided.

Awards Categories

Leadership Award

Recognizing organizational leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and health, actively promoting a culture of prevention from the top down. 

Innovation & Technology Award

Innovative and technical solutions to avoid or minimize risks for health & safety.

Health & Wellbeing Award

Acknowledging initiatives that prioritize the physical and mental wellbeing of employees, promoting a holistic approach to workplace health.

Prevention Culture Award

Best implementation of Vision Zero and the 7 Golden Rules. New concepts and activities to stimulate health & safety culture, new solutions for a sustainable organization and motivation for health & safety, and measures to support a healthy workforce.

Award Subcategories

Young Workers

Successful practices to coach, activate, sensitize and integrate young workers, apprentices and trainees in health & safety.

Employee Involvement

Initiatives that actively involve employees in safety, health and wellbeing decision-making and encourage participation in prevention programs.

Risk Assessment and Control

Effective processes and controls to mitigate workplace hazards.

Training and Communication

Efforts to provide comprehensive training and effective communication strategies.

Incident Investigation and Learning

Commitment to investigating incidents and learning from near misses and accidents.

Continuous Improvement

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing improvement in safety, health and wellbeing.

Quick Wins

Low cost / high value ideas with minimal resources and strong impact.