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.

Nominations Open

Nominations for the 2025 Small Business People First Award are now open. Submit an application and we will reach out to you with a short questionnaire.

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

Small Business People First Award Nomination Form

Please share some details about the the safety program of the company being nominated.

Eligibility: Awarded to any 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.

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.

This Employer Report can be downloaded from the WorkSafeBC Employer Health and Safety Planning Tool Kit, and submitted later via email.

* Manufacturers or food/beverage processors in an industry classification unit (CU) listed on our website are Corporate Members and entitled to full member benefits. See if your CU is listed here.

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