We are still buzzing from Thursday’s 2026 Safety Pinnacle Awards, where industry leaders, members and partners came together to celebrate what they do best: putting people first and making workplaces safer, healthier and more supportive.

B.C.’s Safety Leaders—Celebrating Your Impact

Even more than the awards, we celebrate the effort. The commitment, time, and dedication of these trailblazing B.C. companies and safety leaders. We celebrate the impact of that hard work. And of course, we congratulate all the night’s honourees— the nominees, finalists, and award winners who support health and safety at work every day.

Hosted at the stunning Sky Hangar in Pitt Meadows, BC, the Pinnacle Awards brought together great company, beautiful views, and a few helicopters flying in and out for extra excitement. Guests enjoyed delicious food from White Table Catering, along with local sips from members and sponsors Steamworks Brewery and Andrew Peller Estates.

A fun, interactive Prize Wall and a Silent Auction helped raise nearly $5,000 for Threads of Life to support the important work they do for families and communities affected by workplace tragedy.

Four levels of Safety Pinnacle Awards were presented to companies that have achieved COR certification to the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence. New and continuing members of the OSSE Hall of Fame, these organizations demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment to their employees’ health, safety and well-being.

Congratulations to the 2026 OSSE Recipients

Topaz: Armature Electric Ltd.; Honeywell Limited; Rapid-Span Precast GP; Silverback Industries; Special Alloy Fabricators
Sapphire: Rapid-Span Precast GP; Special Alloy Fabricators; Termel Industries
Emerald: ContainerWest Manufacturing; Termel Industries
Ruby: Kettle River Brewing Company; Moly-Cop Canada; Puratos Canada

The celebration continued with the Safety Excellence award categories. From a record number of nominees, the award winners inspired their teams, networks, and industry peers with their dedication to building safer workplaces and supportive work cultures.

Congratulations to the 2026 Winners in all 8 Safety Excellence Categories

• Manufacturing Safety Innovator Award: NCS International
• Small Business People First Award: McCrea’s Welding
• Fantastic Four Risk Control Leader Award: Hevvy/Toyo Pumps North America
• JHSC Excellence Award: Garaventa Lift Canada
• Culture of Courage Award: Kicking Horse Coffee
• Apex Award: Kristen Stinson, Regency Fireplace Products
• Maureen Shaw Leadership Award: Sandra Tanemura, Andrew Peller Estates
• Soaring Eagle Leadership Award: Ayissi Nyemba, Emkao Foods Inc.

A huge congratulations to every finalist, recipient and winner. Thank you for leading by example, raising the bar for health and safety, and reminding us that when we put people first, everyone wins.