Small Business People First Award

This award recognizes a small business member organization for excellence in going above and beyond regulatory requirements, making a positive impact on workplace culture with demonstrated leadership.
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Award Requirements & Guidelines

Eligibility

Awarded to a MSABC member* or OSSE certified organization with fewer than 20 employees.

Criteria

The application must include details on how the company has demonstrated excellence in achieving health and safety goals above and beyond regulatory requirements, making a positive impact on workplace culture with demonstrated leadership.

Nominations

Employee nominations are accepted and encouraged. Nominators are encouraged to submit supporting materials or video—including the company’s Employer Report from WorkSafeBC with data for at least one year and preferably the past three.

Nominations Open

Submit a Nomination

Nominate a MSABC member* or OSSE certified organization with fewer than 20 employees you would like to see recognized.

Additional Information

We will reach out to you with a short questionnaire.

Review & Selection

All nominations will be reviewed and a short list of finalists determined. Judges may interview finalists to determine a winner.

Past Award Winners & Finalists

2026

Small Business People First Award Winner

Award Finalists

2025

Small Business People First Award Winner

Award Finalists

2024

Small Business People First Award Winner

Award Finalists

2023

Small Business People First Award Winner

Award Finalists

2022

Small Business People First Award Winner

2021

Small Business People First Award Winner

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