Recognising Excellence in Safer Workplaces
Celebrate the Australian organisations, leaders and teams driving real change in mental health, wellbeing and psychosocial safety at work.
Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards
The Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards celebrate organisations, leaders and initiatives driving real change in workplace safety and wellbeing across Australia.
Hosted by the Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Institute, these Awards shine a spotlight on those committed to growth, inclusion and mental wellbeing in the workplace.
A New Standard for 2026
Psychosocial safety is not a trend. It is the foundation of a workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to be their best. In 2026, we have raised the benchmark. Our criteria are now deeply aligned with the Australian Legislation and the highest levels of safety integrity.
To enter these Awards is to demonstrate that your organisation is at the forefront of the movement. We are here to honour the journey, not just the results. From innovative job redesign to everyday improvements in consultation, we celebrate the leadership that builds healthier, more sustainable teams.
What we celebrate:
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Psychosocial Risk Management
Inclusivity & Collaboration
Innovation That Inspires
Not Your Typical Awards
This event breaks the mould - no long speeches, no stiff suits.
Just real conversations, real impact and real change makers.
A Fresh Take
Forget the formal sit-down dinners and loud music. This is a relaxed, cocktail-style afternoon built for connection, conversation and collaboration.
Celebrate the Journey
We don't just honour outcomes - we shine a light on the growth, commitment and small steps that lead to lasting cultural change.
Build Real Connections
Mingle with like-minded leaders, share ideas and explore new ways to drive psychosocial safety together.
Award Categories
Recognising Excellence in Psychosocial Safety
We have 3 meaningful, prestigious categories. These Awards honour the people, teams and ideas making real change in workplace wellbeing and safety.
Outstanding Leadership in Psychosocial Safety
Celebrates a leader who's gone above and beyond to create a psychologically safe, supportive workplace culture. It's about commitment, consistency and courage.
This Award recognises leaders who demonstrate exceptional dedication to psychosocial safety through system-level changes, genuine worker consultation and evidence-based approaches that prioritise higher-order controls.
Best Team Collaboration for Psychosocial Safety
Honours a cross-functional team - HR, WHS, leadership and more - working together to embed psychosocial safety into the fabric of their organisation. True change is a team effort.
This Award celebrates teams that demonstrate systematic risk management, collaborative implementation and measurable improvements through working together across departments.
Innovation in Psychosocial Risk Management
Shines a light on bold thinking - an initiative, program or solution that challenges the status quo and delivers meaningful impact in managing psychosocial hazards.
This Award recognises innovations grounded in evidence-based practice, aligned with the hierarchy of controls and demonstrating real improvements in psychosocial safety.
Each Award highlights a different path to creating safer, more inclusive workplaces.
Be part of the movement and help us shine a light on what's working
Who Can Enter
The Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards are open to Australian workplaces demonstrating genuine commitment to psychosocial safety through evidence-based practice and system-level controls.
Eligibility Requirement
Your submission must demonstrate:
• Evidence of psychosocial risk assessment process
• Documentation of worker and HSR consultation
• Application of the hierarchy of controls
• Review and monitoring data showing control effectiveness
Submissions will be marked down or excluded if they:
• Rely primarily on awareness training, resilience training or coping strategies without system-level controls
• Focus on individual responsibility rather than organisational controls
• Are from organisations outside Australia
Awards
Timeline
Event Details
Where
Twin Towns, Wharf St
Tweed Heads, NSW
When
Thursday 10 September 2026
2pm - 6pm
Dress Code
Semi-formal
Early Bird Tickets Available Now
Members & Finalists
$99
General Admission
$149
(increases to $189 from 1 July)
Final Pricing
$299
(From 1 September)
Celebrating Our 2025 Winners
We're proud to showcase the winners of the inaugural Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards. Across leadership, teamwork and innovation, these outstanding individuals and teams have set a new benchmark for creating safer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces.
Their achievements highlight the courage, collaboration and creativity driving real change in psychosocial safety today.
Meet the Judges
Our diverse panel of industry leaders and psychosocial safety experts. More judges will be announced soon!
Tony Morris
Director, SafeTM
20+ years advising leaders on workplace safety
WHS Mock Court facilitator
Kana'e Dyas
Executive Chief Safety & Compliance Officer
Trauma Informed Specialist
Intersectional Psychosocial Safety Expert
Penelope Twemlow
Chief Operations Officer
Safety and Risk Specialist, Phinteq
Navy Veteran
Ready to Enter?
Entries close on 29 May. Nominate today!
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