2026 Program
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- May 7, 2026
- Hilton Markham Suites, Ontario
HONOURING LEADERSHIP THAT DELIVERS RESULTS
As part of the 2026 program, New Horizons in Safety will recognize organizations and leaders who have moved beyond compliance to achieve demonstrable improvements in worker health and safety.
The awards segment is designed to highlight:
- What successful adoption looks like in practice
- How evidence and systems can drive real change
- The difference between activity and impact
This segment serves as a practical illustration of how research, policy, and employer leadership can translate into real-world results.
2026 SAFETY AWARD NOMINEES - VOTE NOW!
Each year, the New Horizons Safety Awards recognize organizations and individuals who are advancing occupational health and safety through leadership, innovation, and measurable results.
The nominees below represent a diverse group of safety leaders across industries who are turning safety knowledge into meaningful action within their workplaces.
Explore the categories to learn more about this year’s nominees and support the individuals and organizations helping move workplace safety forward.
Award winners will be announced at the New Horizons in Safety 2026 conference on May 7.
Select a category below to explore this year’s nominees.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
4SafeCom Innovation in Safety Excellence
Award Criteria
- Recognizing organizations that have successfully implemented 4SafeCom to strengthen safety management, improve operational visibility, and drive measurable safety outcomes across their workforce.
Nominees
Paramount Power Systems and Ronnie's Generator Services
Fero International Inc.
Cayuga Displays
Rankin Construction Inc.
Kudlak-Baird Limited
Ritestart Limited
Exemplary Health and Safety Culture
Award Criteria
- Honouring organizations that demonstrate a deeply embedded safety culture through strong leadership commitment, engaged employees, and continuous improvement in safety performance.
Nominees
John Eek and Son Ltd.
e-Zinc Inc.
Precise Parklink
Mattina Mechanical Ltd.
Heather & Little Limited
Nexxgen Environmental
Safety Leadership Excellence Award
Award Criteria
- Recognizing leaders who champion safety at every level of the organization by empowering teams, prioritizing safety investments, and integrating safety into everyday decisionmaking.
Nominees
M. Davis Landscaping and Design Inc
BEUMER Group Canada Corp
Dock Products Canada Inc
Nutemp Mechanical Systems Ltd
Alpeza General Contracting Inc
Blue Sky Detailing
4S Safety Champion of the Year
Award Criteria
- Celebrating individuals who go above and beyond to improve workplace safety through leadership, advocacy, and initiatives that deliver meaningful safety improvements
Nominees
Becky Quesnelle(Ontario Water Werx Inc)
Gena Lancia (Superior Boiler Works & Welding Ltd)
Pam Zytner (TRQSS Inc)
David Prazeres (Mattina Mechanical Ltd)
Medisa Havaeji (Dunford Liscio Inc)
Barbara Gorczyk (Welldone Inc)
Emerging Safety Luminary
Award Criteria
- Recognizing early-career safety professionals who are quickly making an impact through innovation, initiative, and leadership in advancing safer workplaces.
Nominees
Ishaan Reihal (Sona Construction Ltd)
Nicole Palma (Mapleridge Power & Light Company Ltd.
Jaspreet Kaur (Vermani Trucking Inc)
Maanvi Sharma (Nutemp Mechanical Systems Ltd)
Tia Rose (Rogol Electric Company Limited)
Tony Perciballi (Atlas Paving Company Inc)
2026 Award Categories
4SafeCom Innovation in Safety Excellence
Recognizes organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in implementing and integrating 4SafeCom, achieving measurable improvements in safety performance, employee engagement, and overall safety culture
Emerging Safety Luminary
Recognizes early-career safety professionals with five years of experience or less who demonstrate exceptional initiative, innovation, and leadership, driving measurable safety improvements and positively influencing their organizations
4S Safety Champion of the Year
Recognizes those who excel in workplace safety through hazard reduction, accident prevention, and proactive leadership, implementing innovative solutions that significantly improve safety outcomes and strengthen compliance
Safety Leadership Excellence Award
Recognizes leaders who prioritize safety at every level by investing in prevention, empowering teams to speak up, actively managing incidents, and embedding safety into daily operations and communication
Exemplary Health and Safety Culture
Recognizes organizations that foster a deeply embedded culture of safety through visible leadership commitment, active employee participation, innovative initiatives, and sustained improvements in safety performance
