The Actsafe Safety in Entertainment (ASE) Awards are back for the second year and we are calling on you to nominate co-workers, organizations, and individuals that you feel prioritized safety within the arts and entertainment industries.
The six awards recognize individuals and organizations who were ambassadors and pioneers for safety over the course of the year in the industries that Actsafe supports.
Categories
Motion Picture/Television Categories | Performing Arts/Live Event Categories:Â |
Safety Ambassador of the Year: Awarded to an individual or organization that has carried the safety torch out to the industry. Criteria
Safety Innovation of the Year: Awarded to an organization, company, or individual that has created or pioneered a safety system, philosophy, product, or policy that has positively affected the motion picture industry in BC. Criteria
Safety Board of the Year: Given to an organization or company that has the best safety board displayed at their production or workplace. Criteria
To nominate: A photo of the safety board must be submitted, or the safety board must be observed by one of our safety advisors during outreach work. | Safety Ambassador of the Year: Awarded to an individual or organization that has carried the safety torch out to the industry. Criteria
Safety Innovation of the Year: Awarded to an organization, company, or individual that has created or pioneered a safety system, philosophy, product, or policy that has positively affected the performing arts/live events industry in BC. Criteria
Safety Board of the Year: Given to an organization or company that has the best safety board displayed at their production or workplace. Criteria
To nominate: A photo of the safety board must be submitted, or it must be observed by one of our safety advisors during outreach work. |
Please note that we will only present awards to nominees that we deem to have met each of the required criteria.
Nominations are now open.
Actsafe Safety in Entertainment Awards 2021 Winners
- Motion Picture and Television Safety Ambassador of the Year, presented to co-recipients Paul Klassen and Jason Lee
- Performing Arts and Live Events Safety Ambassador of the Year, presented to Matt Lees
- Performing Arts and Live Events Safety Board of the Year, presented to Port Theatre
Actsafe Safety in Entertainment Awards 2020 Winners
- Motion Picture and Television Safety Board of the Year, presented to Riverdale
- Motion Picture and Television Safety Ambassador of the Year, presented to Lori Stewart
- Performing Arts and Live Events Safety Board of the Year, presented to Clarke Theatre
For their continuous support towards workplace health & safety, the Special Recognition Award was presented to Sue Palladino & the Warner Bros. Safety Department.
“We want to recognize and celebrate individuals who are working to improve safety and influence the industry.”
– Manu Nellutla
Susan Main, from Speaking of Safety, spoke with Actsafe’s Executive Director, Manu Nellutla, in her article ‘Awarding Safety Leadership in the Entertainment Industry’. Read the full article here.