FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
26 January 2026

SINGAPORE – The WSHAsia Award 2026 is returning for its seventh year with a landmark evolution. After six successful years as a purely digital event, WSHAsia is proud to announce that, for the first time ever, the winners will be awarded at a live, in-person ceremony.

This move to a physical stage reflects WSHAsia’s commitment to fostering deeper industry connections while maintaining its dedication to environmental responsibility. 

This year’s format introduces a two-stage celebration:

1. Shortlisted Announcement Livestream: Maintaining our digital tradition, we will hold a global livestream to officially announce the shortlisted finalists.
2. Gala Dinner Presentation Ceremony: All winners will be revealed and celebrated in person.

On top of that, WSHAsia is also excited to present a new category open for entries starting this year, the Visionary Leader Award.

This category aims to recognise Business Owners, CEOs, Managing Directors, and C-suite Executives across the Asia Pacific region who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in championing workplace safety and health. Uniquely nominated by their own employees, this award serves as a collective voice of recognition from within the organisation—endorsing leadership that not only sets strategic direction but actively embeds safety as a core organisational value. This category will honour three recipients, comprising two Visionary Leaders and one Visionary Leader of the Year.

WSHAsia encourages all companies in the safety and health industry to participate in the Award and attend the two-stage celebration. 

New Format & Event Details

• Shortlist Announcement Livestream
  • Date: 16th July 2026
  • Time: 3 p.m. (GMT+8) 
  • Venue: Youtube, Facebook, or Linkedin
  • Registration: https://crm.wshasia.com/wshasia-award-2026-shortlist-announcement-livestream/
    
• Gala Dinner Presentation Ceremony
  • Date: 10th September 2026
  • Time: 7 p.m. (GMT+8) 
  • Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore

Submissions and Categories

Submissions officially open on 19th January 2026 with no submission fees to ensure industry-wide transparency. Companies may submit up to three entries.

Submit your entries: award2026.wshasia.com/categories 

List of Categories:

• OSH Solutions: Safety & Health and Technology.
• Industry Excellence: Industry Initiative Excellence (IIEA) and Environmental Sustainability.
• Outstanding Safety Practitioner: Safety Influencers, Inspiring Woman in Safety, Young Safety Practitioner, and Safety Influencer of The Year.
• Visionary Leader Award: Visionary Leader and Visionary Leader of The Year.

Judging & Voting Structure

Winners are determined by a mix of expert judging and stakeholder engagement:

Categories	Judges Weightage	Votes Weightage	Bonus Points
OSH Solutions  Award	70%	30%	Votes
Industry Excellence  Award	70%	30%	Votes
Outstanding Safety Practitioner	50%	50%	Votes
Visionary Leader Award	100%	–	–

Voting points will be awarded for social media activity as follows:

Activity	Points Awarded
Likes/Reactions	1 point per Like/Reaction
Comments	1 point per Comment
Shares	1 point per Share

Important Dates for Award 2026

Event	Date
Open for Entries (Categories & Safety Influencer)	19th January 2026
Sponsorship Rollout	19th January 2026
Close for Nomination (Safety Influencer)	19th February 2026
Close for Submission (Categories & Visionary Leader)	5th May 2026
Voting & Judging Period for Outstanding Safety Practitioner	12th May – 30th June 2026
Voting & Judging Period for Categories & Visionary Leader	1st June – 30th June 2026
Shortlisted Nominees Announcement Livestream	16th July 2026 at 3 p.m. (GMT+8)
Gala Dinner Presentation Ceremony	10th September 2026 at 7 p.m. (GMT+8)

Additionally, WSHAsia invites sponsors to support the event, showcasing their contributions to industry advancements and excellence. 
For more information, please visit: award2026.wshasia.com/sponsors

WSHAsia Award 2026 Official Website: award2026.wshasia.com

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Contact 

Editorial and Creative Content Lead, Aellisya Amaddy
World of Safety and Health Asia 
aellisya.amaddy@wshasia.com 

About WSHAsia 

World of Safety and Health Asia (WSHAsia) is a leading platform for sharing safety & health information and innovations across the globe. Its mission is to provide easy access to safety solutions and information, keeping individuals safe at work and in life.
Learn more at: https://wshasia.com