Annual General Meeting & Safety Awards
Every year, Construction Safety Nova Scotia celebrates the achievements of its member firms and reviews the association’s accomplishments and priorities at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Awards Ceremony. We hope that you will join us to approve new board members, voice your opinions on how we can positively impact safety in the construction sector, and enjoy a full hot lunch and networking opportunity.
Final Week to Nominate for our 2025 Safety Awards!
Each year, we celebrate our members’ commitment to health and safety through our annual awards. These awards recognize organizations and individuals who go above and beyond to keep workers safe every day. You can nominate a deserving company or colleague—or even submit an application on behalf of your own organization. The application deadline is March 21, 2025.
Chair’s Award of Safety Excellence in COR®
New for nominations this year, these awards are presented to COR® Certified companies that have had outstanding safety records over the past three years. Winners are determined based on an application, WCB data, and COR® audit scores. Awards are granted in four categories: Owner/Operator, Small Business, Intermediate, and Standard. Nominate an outstanding COR® Certified company.
Women in Safety Leadership Award
This award honours the contributions of women in the construction industry and their commitment to safety excellence. It is presented to a woman in occupational health and safety who exemplifies the highest standards for safety leadership, going above and beyond to create change. This individual leads by example, fostering a positive safety culture and driving innovation in their organization and the industry. Nominate an outstanding woman in safety.
Workplace Mental Health Award
This award recognizes organizations that prioritize workers’ mental health. It is given to companies that understand mental health is just as important as physical health and have programs in place to support their workers’ well-being. Nominate an organization for the Workplace Mental Health Award.
Safety Champion Award
This award is presented to an individual who consistently demonstrates outstanding safety excellence and supports their industry peers. Nominees can be at any level of the organization. Nominate a deserving safety champion.
Young Worker Safety Award
This award recognizes an organization that has innovated to improve safety for young workers and has displayed exemplary health and safety practices specifically targeted to workers under the age of 25. Nominate an organization for the Young Worker Safety Award.
Best Safety Culture Award
This award recognizes excellence in an organization’s occupational health and safety culture. Nominees should demonstrate strong safety leadership, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a workplace where employees take accountability for safety. Nominate a deserving organization.
Recipients and nominators will be notified of their application status by April 25, 2025.
Winners will be recognized at Construction Safety Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2025.
Save the Date
When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Where: Halifax Tower Hotel – 15 Lakelands Blvd, Halifax, NS B3S 1G4
