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Workers' Compensation Risk Management Award for Excellence 2026

Nomination Deadline:
May 15, 2026

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As the nature of business and the workplace continue to evolve, PropertyCasualty360 remains committed to elevating stories about ingenuity, collaboration and humanity in the workers’ compensation insurance and risk management sectors. 

Honoring outstanding loss control, safety and return-to-work programs, the 2026 Workers’ Comp Risk Management Award for Excellence will highlight three impactful and groundbreaking workers’ comp programs. This longstanding award mounted in partnership with The Workers’ Compensation Institute recognizes programs that are committed to prevention, collaboration and improved outcomes for injured workers. 

This annual recognition, made possible through support from Sedgewick and Safety National, will honor three winners with a trophy presentation during the 80th Annual 80th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 37th Safety & Health Conference — the nation’s premier gathering for workers’ compensation and safety professionals. The event takes place on August 23-26, 2026 in Orlando, FL. The chosen programs will also be profiled on PropertyCasualty360.com and in a special-edition print magazine distributed only at the WCI Educational Conference. In addition, the winners will be highlighted on PropertyCasualty360’s social channels and email newsletters, as well as the sponsors’ social channels and publications.  
 

The nomination deadline is May 15, 2026.

Once the nomination portal is closed, we will no longer accept submissions. 

Submit a Nomination Here

What You Need to Know

  • Submitters nominating on behalf of a program must work in the risk management department of a U.S. organization and be at least partially responsible for the firm’s workers’ comp program. Carriers and brokers, while not directly eligible as submitters, should encourage clients/policyholders to nominate.
  • Each nomination must include a high-resolution image of the organization’s logo. Files must be in color and in .jpg format. Winners also will be asked to provide worksite and staff photography.
  • For preparation purposes, the complete nomination form is available for download here. Please note that all final entries must be submitted online via the nomination portal (e-mail and fax are not acceptable). Late entries will not be considered. 
  • For inquiries regarding this recognition, that are not addressed here or on the FAQs page, contact Editor in Chief Elana Ashanti Jefferson. 

What Will Honorees Receive

  • An exclusive feature profile on PropertyCasualty360.com in August.
  • Complimentary registration for the 2026 WCI Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference. 
  • One night of accommodations during the 2026 WCI Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference.
  • Recognition during a live keynote trophy presentation and additional recognition during the 2026 WCI Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference.
  • A private, hosted dinner during the 2026 WCI Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference.
  • A broadcast video interview conducted during the WCI Educational Conference by the hosts of the "Out Front Ideas" podcast" and educational series. 
  • A profile in a special-edition PropertyCasualty360 print magazine distributed only at the WCI Educational Conference.
  • Recognition on PropertyCasualty360’s social channels and email newsletters, as well as the sponsors’ social channels and publications.

For inquiries regarding this recognition, that are not addressed here or on the
FAQs page, contact Editor in Chief Elana Ashanti Jefferson. 

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