A. Eligibility & Qualification
Organizations across construction & infrastructure, manufacturing & industrial operations, services, MSMEs, private sector organizations, government, PSUs and public institutions can apply under relevant OSH Award categories. HSE teams and individual safety professionals/employees can apply under the applicable team or individual categories.
Yes, individuals can apply under applicable individual categories such as Employee-Driven Safety Champion of the Year, Emerging Safety Leader of the Year, Woman HSE Leader of the Year and Safety Leader of the Year. Team-based recognition is available under HSE Team of the Year.
The OSH India Awards are positioned for occupational safety and health excellence in India. International or multinational organizations may apply if the nominated work is implemented in India or directly relevant to Indian operations
Yes, one company can submit up to 5 nominations across relevant categories and sub-categories, provided each application is complete and clearly aligned to the selected category.
Yes, the same initiative or project can be submitted in more than one relevant category. However, each submission must be adapted to the specific category definition, eligibility and evaluation focus.
B. Application Process
Applications should be submitted through the official OSH India Awards website https://oshindia.com/awards/ only.
Yes, nomination fees of Rs. 2000 is applicable per entry excluding GST
Applicants may edit the application before final submission if the nomination platform allows it. Once submitted, any changes will be subject to organizer approval and may not be permitted.
You will receive an email acknowledgement that your application has been received within 24 hrs of electronic submission.
C. Shortlisting & Jury Evaluation
All submitted forms are validated and screened before jury evaluation. The jury reviews eligible entries based on the award category, quality of submission, relevance, outcomes and demonstrated impact.
Entries are evaluated by an eminent jury comprising industry and domain experts.
No, shortlisting depends solely on validation, eligibility and jury assessment. Submission of an application does not guarantee shortlisting or selection.
D. Jury Presentation
Shortlisted organizations, teams or individuals may be required to present their nominated initiative, results and supporting evidence to the jury if requested by the organizers.
Yes, if invited for the presentation round, subject to jury discretion, participation is mandatory for final consideration unless otherwise.
Yes, presentation format, timelines, duration and supporting document guidelines will be shared with shortlisted applicants nearer to the jury date.
E. Winner Selection & Structure
Winners are announced only if the jury finds entries that meet the required benchmark for the respective category.
Yes, the jury may recognize multiple winners, sub-category winners or special recognitions depending on the quality and nature of entries received.
Yes, a category may have no winner if the entries do not meet the required evaluation standards or jury expectations.
F. Recognition & Usage Rights
Winners receive trophy/certificate and official winner recognition.
Yes, winners may use the award logo as per the official brand usage guidelines.
All nominees will receive a participation certificate.
G. Award Ceremony
Attendance is strongly recommended but not mandatory unless specified.
Yes, an authorized company representative or team member may attend the award ceremony on behalf of the organization, subject to event registration and organizer guidelines.
Yes, the award platform provides opportunities to engage with occupational safety and health professionals, industry leaders, jury members, peers and solution providers.
H. Timelines
All important dates, deadlines and event updates should be checked on the official OSH India Awards website https://oshindia.com/awards/ or through official communication from the organizers.
Extensions, if any, will be communicated officially on the webiste.
I. Confidentiality & Internal Communication
Yes, all submissions are treated as confidential.
Yes, Feedback may be provided at the sole discretion of the Management/Jury and is not guaranteed for all unsuccessful entries.
J. Support & Assistance
For any application or payment-related queries, applicants may contact the team at [email protected] .
Basic guidance may be provided, but final category selection is the applicant’s responsibility.
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