The Australian Institute of Health & Safety, in partnership with Zenergy Safety, Health & Wellbeing, recently hosted the Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards for 2023 in Melbourne. After a highly successful event in Melbourne, we are delighted to reveal the following winners:

Australian WHS Champion (CEO) of the Year:

Less than 1,000 employees: Andriy Kotykhov, machinemonitor

Greater than or equal to 1,000 employees: Fiona Notley, Curtin University

Australian WHS Leader of the Year:

Less than 1,000 employees: Melissa Pollock (COHSProf, FAIHS), Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure

Greater than or equal to 1,000 employees: Tanya Pelja, BGIS

Australian WHS Emerging Leader of the Year: Ally Orr, Endeavour Energy

Australian HSR of the Year: Desmond Thompson, Keolis Downer, proud operator of Yarra Trams

Australian WHS Team of the Year: Mitchell Services Limited (ASX: MSV), Human and Organisational Resilience and Critical Risk Management: A Sustainable Strategy for Improving Workplace Safety

Best WHS Health & Wellbeing Program: Xero

Best WHS Learning & Professional Development Program: Major Road Projects Victoria, The MRPV Civil Construction Safety Cadetship Program

Best WHS Technology Initiative: University of Newcastle, College of Engineering, Science and Environment NU Isolator

AIHS CEO Julia Whitford thanked all finalists by saying “A heartfelt congratulations to all of the outstanding finalists and winners driving change in WHS, and a big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the incredible energy of the night!”

Zenergy would like to thank the AIHS and all of the sponsors.