ASSP GCC HSE Excellence Awards 2026

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP )– Gulf Cooperation Council HSE Excellence Awards were introduced to recognize leadership, excellence and encourage exceptional performance in the field of Health, Safety and Environment within the private sector in the Gulf Region.

The Awards are instituted by the American Society of Safety Professionals – Kuwait chapter, a non-profit voluntary organization. These evidence-based awards showcase successful business models of organizations that uphold HSE management as a business value and excel in performance.

More details on the Award Scheme and Award Categories can be found through the connecting pages.

Award Scheme

The award scheme is devised to recognize and reward those GCC private sector organizations who have been successful over the course of the year in managing the risks of workplace, development and their Health, Safety & Environment performance, besides doing ethical business:

  • The awards are open to all private sector organizations of GCC Countries.
  • An organization can apply for a maximum of three awards.
  • The application shall be submitted to the ASSP Kuwait Chapter.
  • Submitted applications shall be evaluated by an independent panel of HSE professionals of ASSP.
  • If required any additional information or clarification, the applicant will be invited to a meeting to deliver a presentation.
  • The winning organizations will be invited to the Recognition ceremony which will be held in one of the reputed hotels in Kuwait.
  • Organizations will be given an opportunity Platform to showcase their company profile and video address.
  • The decisions of the ASSP GCC HSE Excellence Award Adjudication Panel shall stand final.

The winning organization will receive:

  • Award Certificate
  • Commemorative Plaque

Benefits of Participation

  • Provides a means of recognizing and celebrating HSE achievements.
  • Motivation to Sustain HSE Performance.
  • Exceptionally high regional and international recognition for exemplary HSE performance.
  • Excellent competitive edge for attracting customers & clients and enhancing business prospects.
  • Be seen by employees, the public and regulatory bodies as a responsible organization.
  • Opportunity to contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Business Continuity.

Awards Categories:

HSE Excellence Awards (Industry Categories)

  • Engineering & Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil & Gas
  • Facility & Maintenance
  • Sectors  (Projects, Contract Specific or Services)

 

Excellence Awards (Initiative Categories)

  • Excellence in CSR Award
  • Environmental Excellence Award
  • Management of Driving Safety (MODS) Excellence Award
  • Best HSE Initiative Award
  • Best Risk Management Award

 

 

For each category Awards will be recognized and presented for PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE and SPECIAL

Following special recognitions shall also be presented:

  • Gold Medal Recognizing the organizations who have consecutively won the HSE Excellence Gold Award five times (including the current year)
  • Platinum Award Exemplary achievement in HSE Excellence Award Category–To be judged by the Adjudication Panel.
  • Best Debut Entry Recognizing the best entry from organizations participating for the first time

Eligibility Criteria

  • The awards are open to all private sector organizations in GCC Countries
  • The award relates to the organization’s (site) or business unit(s)
  • Demonstrate consistent with continual improvement or sustained leading performance in HSE for the previous three calendar years for those organizations applying for HSE Excellence Award.
  • For other awards, evaluation criteria shall be the performance/initiative for the year 2023.

Conditions

  • By applying for this award, the applicant agrees to the publication of the results.
  • Applicants may be asked at any time during the review process to substantiate the claims made in the submission.
  • The decision of the adjudication panel shall be final and binding.
  • If submission requirements are not met or the information is found to be incomplete, untrue or misleading, the submittal will be removed from the review process.
  • The Evaluation Panel has the sole right and discretion to reject entries that do not meet the submission requirements.

 

 

Note: Every participating organization; that couldn’t qualify for the award; shall be presented with the Certificate for their participation in the Award Program.

Submissions Requirement:

  • Part I Organization Profile (Section 1)and evidence for all the relevant KPQs (Section 2) for the award Submission
  • Part II Lagging Indicators for the preceding three calendar years (applicable only for those organizations who are applying for HSE Excellence Award)
  • Part III Application form (Declaration form)
  • Registration Fee in Cash / In Cheque / Bank Transfer

Guidelines for Submission

Completed application with evidence must be submitted online. Your application must contain the following

  • PART I – Organization Profile and evidence for all the KPQ’s
  • PART II – Lagging Indicators for the preceding three years(required only for HSE Excellence Award Applicants)
  • PART III – Application form (Declaration form)
  • Registration Fee – In Cash / In Cheque / Bank Transfer

If you choose flash memory submission the completed application packet along with all the required evidence must to submitted to: Executive Officer – Chapter Operations American Society of Safety Professionals – Kuwait Chapter

  • The identity of each applicant is kept confidential. Only award recipients will be recognized and publicized.
  • Submittals must be written in English.
  • During the process of evaluation, if there is any change in the addresses or any other details of communication, please provide the updated information to the contact details to contact@asse-hseawards.com
  • This award program does not bear the responsibility for non-receipt/late receipt of any material sent
  • Keep a copy of your submittal for your reference. submittals, once received will not be returned
  • Wherever it is required, supporting documents are to be attached along with the submittals.
  • References to supporting evidence shall be made in the narrative text
  • Define all the abbreviations
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