World Excellence Awards the organisation that runs the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) has today announced the launch of the Workplace Violence Reduction Awards (WVRAs).

The WVRAs are designed to recognise those who excel in different aspects of reducing violence in all types of workplaces in any sector. These awards are designed to be both independent and inclusive, and they are open to anyone who excels at reducing workplace violence.

The criteria for these awards are based on extensive research on key factors that contribute to and characterise outstanding performance. The WVRAs are sponsored by Maybo and are being set up in collaboration with key industry associations and groups.

Commenting on the launch of the awards founder of World Excellence Awards, Professor Martin Gill said: ‘Reducing harm and the risk of victimisation in workplace settings have become highly skilled areas with enormous implications for all organisations, their employees and other stakeholders. We are delighted to be launching these new awards to recognise those outstanding performers; this is an area where being excellent really matters.’

Bill Fox, Chairman of Maybo contributed: ‘These awards recognise people and organisations that stand out through their commitment and achievements in reducing workplace violence, thereby improving the safety and wellbeing of their employees and the people they support and/or interact with.’

Entry to the WRVAs opens on 28 August 2024 through to 28 January 2025 and nominations are invited in the following categories:

Outstanding Leadership
Outstanding Training Initiative
Outstanding Partnership Initiative
Outstanding De-escalation Skills
Outstanding Safe Settings/Spaces

More information about the event, including how to enter can be found on the website.

Sponsorship is available for those organisations wishing take advantage of the many benefits associated with sponsoring these prestigious awards and the brochure can be viewed here.