Safety Awards
NISG Members are eligible to enter the NISO/NISG All Ireland Occupational Safety Awards.
2025 AWARDS
The Awards have a dedicated and detailed website which was jointly commissioned by the National Irish Safety Organisation and Northern Ireland Safety Group which answers any questions/queries that an entrant might have.
The Awards website offers details on why to enter, the Award Categories, how to enter, FAQ's and a wealth of other information which for all prospective awards entrants.
The recording from the 2025 NISG Awards Workshop (Thursday 13th March 2025) will be uploaded here when available.
Download a copy of the 2025 Awards Entry Form here.
Download the NISG 2025 Awards Workshop powerpoint PDF here.
For further information please contact NISG Secretary Nicola McCracken on info@nisg.org.uk.
What are they?
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024 we recognised 33 years of the awards scheme and we are now in the 34th year. Back in 1992 NISO held the inaugural All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards with 20 entries from the RoI. NISG participation in the scheme commenced in 1995.
The Awards scheme is a collaboration by NISO / NISG which welcomes entries from NISO and NISG member organisations, carries out a rigorous assessment process by independent adjudicators to identify the award winners which culminates in an award ceremony. The benefits and recognition of the Awards scheme within all of Ireland has resulted in 150 organisations entering the Awards scheme year on year.This year over 600 people attended the 2024 Awards Ceremony in Killarney in October and NISG also holds an Awards Ceremony each year specifically for the Northern Ireland entrants.This wouldn’t happen without the work of the joint NISO / NISG Awards Committee who plan and deliver the scheme and preparation for the 2025 year commenced immediately after the 2024 awards ceremony.
The promotion and launch of the 2025 Occupational Health and Safety Awards takes place in the first quarter of the year, with Workshops held across each of the NISO regions and in Northern Ireland. The workshops are held by Zoom and recorded, allowing the broadcast to be uploaded to the NISG website so organisations interested in entering can refer to it for advice. Entries are submitted to NISO and NISG end of Spring / early Summer for adjudication. The awards fall into Category Groups in order of prestige. By September Participants will be advised of the Award Category they have won, with the actual award achievements announced and presented at the Gala Dinner, to be held this year in Killarney on Friday 10th October, 2025.During the 34 years, the scheme has continued to evolve, encompassing legislation updates, health and safety systems requirements, technological developments and cultural changes, among others in the review process.
There are specific Awards within the different Category bands, with Category One being the highest level of awards. To gain an Award within this Category the organisation has to demonstrate consistently high standards of Health and Safety, maintaining high standards within the organisation’s Business Category, organisation’s size and consistent performance over the years are all considered.
However, collating a submission to enter the Award scheme is without doubt the most important and beneficial process for the organisation. It enables the organisation to review and audit it’s Health and Safety Management System and consider the strength of their Health and Safety Leadership and their ability to influence stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
2024 Winners
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RYOBI Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd.
L-R Shannon McFarland, William Keenan, Curtis Orchin, Ciaran Maxwell, Philip Joyce and Jill Kennedy. Awarded the Supreme Award plus a Consistent High Achiever Award.
John Graham Construction Ltd.
L-R Mark McRoberts, Suzannah Dunn, Andrew Cooke, Suzanne Hill and Jane Dunbar Awarded the Northern Ireland Award; Consistent High Achiever Award; Occupational Health Award and Healthy Workplace Award.
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Northern Group
L-R Tracey Pollock being presented with the President’s Award – Medium Size Organisation by NISG Chair Wendy Beatty.
W&H Alexander Limited
L-R Fergal McKevitt (NISO President), Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair and W&H Alexander Limited) and Robert Kidd (HSENI Chief Executive). Awarded the President’s Award – Small Size Organisation and Exceptional High Achiever Award.
McAleer and Rushe
L-R Fergal McKevitt (NISO President), Dick Lee (McAleer and Rushe); Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair) and Robert Kidd (HSENI Chief Executive). Awarded the President’s Award – Construction.
MJM Marine Ltd.
L-R Fergal McKevitt (NISO President), Quintina Little (MJM Marine); Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair) and Robert Kidd (HSENI Chief Executive). Awarded the Business Category – Specialist Contractor Award.
Mivan Ltd.
L-R Michael Girvan and Jonathan Dougherty from Mivan Ltd. Awarded the Construction – Specialist Contractor Award.
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Adman Civil Projects Ltd.
L-R Fergal McKevitt (NISO President); Edel McBride-McGovern (Adman); Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair) and Robert Kidd (HSENI Chief Executive). Awarded a Higher Distinction Award and Consistent High Achiever Award.
AG Paving & Building Products Ltd.
L-R Mary Keane (NISO Past President); Una Mallon (AG Paving) and Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair). Awarded a Higher Distinction Award.
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
L-R Fergal McKevitt (NISO President); Karen Cunningham (NIHE); Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair) and Robert Kidd (HSENI Chief Executive). Awarded a Higher Distinction Award.
McAdam Design Ltd.
L-R Fergal McKevitt (NISO President); John Findlay (McAdam Design Ltd.); Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair) and Robert Kidd (HSENI Chief Executive). Awarded the Best New Entry Small Size Organisation.
McCloskey International Ltd.
L-R Stefanie Stewart, John Collins and Aimee Gray (McCloskey International Ltd.) Awarded a Distinction.
Energia Group
L-R Fergal McKevitt (NISO President); Fiona Daly (Energia Group); Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair) and Robert Kidd (HSENI Chief Executive). Awarded a Highly Commended.
NI Water
L-R Fergal McKevitt (NISO President); Trevor Hutchinson and Brendan Kelly (NI Water); Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair) and Robert Kidd (HSENI Chief Executive). Awarded a Highly Commended.
Farrans Construction
L-R Mary Keane (NISO Past President); Joe Loughan and Ryan Carson (Farrans) and Wendy Beatty (NISG Chair). Awarded a Higher Distinction Award.
All-Ireland Safety Award Winners - 2013 to 2023 Roll of Honour
Winning a Category 1, Category 2 or Specialist Award is a major achievement by a member organisation. Over the years many of our members have achieved this accolade and below is the roll of honour from 2013 to 2023.
