This award recognizes individuals who proactively advocate for, champion, or initiate a meaningful safety-related change/improvement in one’s workplace and/or across the utility industry.
Unlike the Safety Innovation Award, which focuses on responses to major safety events, this award highlights leadership in individual(s) in fostering a safer work environment and culture, regardless of whether the change stems from an incident. It celebrates individuals who inspire or induce positive change in safety through new programs, philosophies, processes, or the introduction of impactful safety ideas, committees, or collaborations that improve work environments and/or the utility industry.
Eligibility:
- Open to employees at any level within the organization.
- Must have demonstrated a proactive approach to improving safety through advocacy, leadership, or initiating change.
- Nominees can be nominated by a colleague from their organization or an industry group (i.e., Standing Committee on Occupational and Electrical Safety).
- The change should have been initiated within the last five years and had a measurable influence or positive impact on workplace and/or utility safety culture.
Apply for this Award
Accepting applications for the 2026 Safety Changemaker Award.
Please apply by September 25, 2026 at midnight (Eastern time).
Award Eligibility
Eligibility:
- Open to employees at any level within the organization.
- Must have demonstrated a proactive approach to improving safety through advocacy, leadership, or initiating change.
- Nominees can be nominated by a colleague from their organization or an industry group (i.e., Standing
- Committee on Occupational and Electrical Safety).
- The change should have been initiated within the last five years and had a measurable influence or positive impact on workplace and/or utility safety culture.
Application Process:
- Nomination Form: A completed nomination form detailing the change/improvement initiated or championed.
- Supporting Evidence: Examples of the nominees’ advocacy or leadership in action (e.g., testimonials, policy updates, training initiatives, or cultural shifts).
- Impact Statement: A brief description of how the change/improvements have positively influenced the work environment and/or the utility industry.
- Endorsement: At least one endorsement from another colleague supporting the nomination.
Selection Criteria:
- Advocacy & Leadership: The nominees’ role in championing or influencing a safety-related change/improvement.
- Impact: How the change has strengthened or improved the overall safety culture within one’s workplace and/or across the utility industry.
- Sustainability & Influence: The long-term impact of the change/improvement on work safety practices and behaviours and/or safety management.
Past Recipients
2025
Aaron Leblanc
The Safety Changemaker award was presented to Aaron Leblanc of NB Power for his YouTube channel, Bobsdecline, which makes safety education engaging and accessible.
Questions?
For further information, please contact Natasha Honey, Electricity Canada's Manager, Safety and HR Program.