Safe Project Management Award
Finalists for this category have now been announced.
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Successful entries for this category will demonstrate a commitment to safety and wellbeing, as well as results achieved in the environment.
This category aims to recognise a project, programme or organisation whose approach to project management demonstrates clear commitment to safety and wellbeing, as well as protecting people and/or the environment. This is an all-inclusive award and entries are welcome from any sector and any size of project or organisation, commercial or non-commercial, across the globe.
Judges will be looking for teams that are passionate about safety and committed to protecting people and/or the environment. Entries should demonstrate:
Utilisation of innovative methods, processes or policies that have resulted in a significantly positive outcome to people, environment and/or society as a whole.
Genuine desire to improve safety practices and/or conditions to protect employees, communities and/or the environment. This includes measures to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of the workforce, customers and the supply chain and the local community.
Positive transformation of aspects related to health and safety of employees, communities impacted by the project, or to reduce emissions as a result of the project.
We require entrants to this category to produce a submission of 1,500-2,500 words (in English) based on the judging criteria. Entrants may also submit up to four pieces of supporting evidence - images or graphics only (no text apart from captions). Evidence must support information already included in the submission and must not introduce additional elements. Please see further details on the ‘Supporting evidence’ tab of the Awards platform. Video and audio are not accepted as part of the submission.
The Safe Project Management Award is a written stage only judging category and is open to organisations across all sectors globally. Entrants can be members or non-members of APM.
Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 17 November.
Congratulations and good luck to all our finalists...
Finalist | Cromer and Mundesley Coastal Protection Scheme
The Cromer and Mundesley Coastal Protection Scheme successfully safeguarded 600 properties against coastal erosion while prioritising zero harm and operational excellence. With 123,949 hours worked incident-free, the project maintained zero Lost Time Injuries and RIDDOR incidents, reinforcing industry-leading safety.
Stakeholder collaboration, real-time reporting tools and innovative logistics ensured minimal disruption and environmental sustainability. The scheme generated £1.97 million in social value, benefiting local businesses and sustainability efforts.
Multiple awards recognised its commitment to safety and operational excellence. Continuous learning and engagement guarantee lasting improvements, establishing the scheme as a benchmark for safe and sustainable coastal defence projects.
Finalist | Diriyah Company: OHSS Division
The Diriyah Giga Project is one of Saudi Arabia’s most complex and ambitious urban developments, involving over 44,000 workers, 2,700 heavy machines, and 82 contractors. The Occupational Health, Safety, and Security (OHSS) Division was established to safeguard health and safety across the project, driven by a Zero Harm Philosophy.
With an 11-element OHS Framework, ISO certifications, and digital tools, OHSS manages risk across all project sites. Its efforts have resulted in record safety achievements, including 50 million safe manhours, reduced TRIR, and a Guinness World Record. Diriyah’s safety model emphasizes proactive governance, training, and continuous improvement.
Finalist | Heathrow Southern Runway Resurfacing Project
The Southern Runway Resurfacing Project was delivered within one of the worlds most operationally complex environments: the busiest dual runway airport in the world. Night working, a large and concentrated workforce, a fleet of heavy plant and equipment, hundreds of thousands of tonnes of asphalt and concrete, and a worksite we had to land aircraft on the next morning.
This extraordinary once in twenty year project was delivered without a single reportable injury. This wasn't just a safety programme; it was a culture, delivered under pressure and built to last.
Finalist | EBTA HSW Innovation
The Eastern Burke to Tram Alliance’s (EBTA) HSW Innovation program redefined health, safety, and wellbeing delivery within Victoria’s North East Link Program’s Southern Package. Amid complex urban challenges, it implemented AI-enabled safety tools, immersive training, psychosocial risk surveys, and automated traffic controls, underpinned by an integrated governance model.
Co-designed with workers and guided by Project Advisory Group, the program delivered transformative initiatives elevating safety from compliance to culture. It fostered engagement, risk reduction, and replicable innovation for future projects, strengthening delivery performance, governance, and workforce wellbeing across one of Victoria’s most complex infrastructure projects.