This award is a sensitive one, so kindly ensure you have carefully read the criteria before making a nomination.
Among other things, the judges are more concern on how nominees have impacted the society at large while keeping their workplace safe.
The grand winner of this category will receive $2000; runners-up will be eligible for product support.
The winning article, news story or column must be newsworthy, thoroughly investigated and should succinctly cover salient issues arising in the HSE Industry.
Note: Between January 2020 and now, such works should have been initially published or transmitted in an African media outlet.
Please Note, to be qualify for this award, the entrance must be a core Safety entrepreneur.
AfriSAFE Young Innovator Award: recognizes young individuals that have created innovative inventions or projects aimed at addressing any health, safety and environmental challenges.
Their submissions must be original and not be alterations to patents held by others.
The Winner gets a cash price to support his / her innovation.
Who is eligible for this award?
Any young person or collaborative effort from across Africa by young persons of not more than 23 years of Age.
AfriSAFE Torch Bearers Award: recognizes individuals who are dedicated to continuous improvement in safety or have raised awareness through various health, safety, environmental initiatives thereby impacting their world of contact.
Who is eligible for this award?
Any individual who has been at the forefront of promoting safety awareness via various means e.g community engagement, social media etc.
The activities must have been between April 2021 till date.
AfriSAFE Professional Of The Year: recognizes a person(s) with formal responsibility for HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment); whose enthusiasm, knowledge, and drive over the last 12 months has made a substantial contribution to workplace health, safety, wellbeing, and security
Who is eligible for this award?
Nominees for this category must be an HSSE professional working in an establishment. The professional must have over 10 years’ experience.
AfriSAFE CEO Of The Award: recognizes top executive who has made a vital contribution to the health and safety of their business and to the larger society.
Who is eligible for this award?
Nominee must have displayed verifiable commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of staff and subordinates. This is in recognition of the pivotal place leadership commitment plays in the achievement of organizational HSE goals.
AfriSAFE Guardian Angel Award: recognizes very senior executive which may include Group HR Managers or Directors who has constantly shown extraordinary support to the HSSE unit / department and defended the safety agenda in their workplace.
Who is eligible for this award?
Any Top management team, HR director or Manager who have distinguished themselves in pushing for safety excellence and support in their workplace.
AfriSAFE Legend Award: recognizes African leaders who had distinguished themselves and committed to the protection of people, property, resources, and the workplace / environment. It could be a businessperson, Head of Government Ministry / Agency / Parastatal or a celebrity who has made remarkable difference through unique initiatives in any area of Health, Safety, Environment etc.
It could be a business man, Head of Government Ministry, Agency or Parastatal or a celebrity who has made remarkable difference through unique initiatives / impact in promoting health, safety and wellbeing.
AfriSAFE Health & Safety Team Of The Year: recognizes HSSE teams that are making a significant difference in their workplace. The submission should demonstrate how the activities and initiatives implemented by the team within the award review year have helped to improve the health, safety, security or wellbeing standards and performance within either their own or a client organization.
AfriSAFE Excellence In Fire and Life Safety Award recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to saving lives and properties through the development of codes, fire-prevention practices and leadership techniques.
Who is eligible for this award?
The nominee must be working for a local / municipal fire department or in an organization. Develop educational programs and materials in a consistent and creative way for their world of contact. Demonstrate excellence and innovation in reaching out to the local / larger community.
Please Note: The Nominee must be a well experienced fire official with over 15 years in service.
It could be through effective public campaign on any area of Health, Safety, Environment or sponsoring or support for HSE related activities.
The CSR activities must have been between April 2021 until date.