How do I nominate someone for a Presidential award?

Download and complete the Commendation Award or Distinguished Service Award form and email it to us.

Is there a deadline for nominations?

No, you can make your nomination at any time.

Nominate a volunteer for an IOSH Presidential award

We thank IOSH volunteers throughout the year, from Presidential awards to a personal note at the end of a term.

active IOSH volunteers

800+
volunteer-led events last year

300+
Presidential awards in 2026

12

Make a Presidential award nomination

Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their valuable contribution to occupational safety and health? This might be linked to IOSH directly or to our wider community.

Download the application form

The President’s Commendation Award is given for a valuable contribution to occupational safety and health.

The President’s Distinguished Service Award sits above the Commendation Award and is given for a significant or outstanding contribution to occupational safety and health.

Members and non-members are eligible for both awards.
Email us your completed form

See the application form for details of where to send the form.

Recognition for outstanding volunteers

Our volunteers actively promote the health and safety profession.
Our Presidential team gets out and about to meet volunteers at different health and safety events and expos.
IOSH volunteers networking at the Health and Safety Event Asia
We loved seeing so many of our members, volunteers and graduates in Dubai
Volunteer Tim Harnett received a President’s Commendation Award from Kelly Nicoll
IOSH Presidential award winners
Peter Williams receives his Presidential award from Richard Bate
Steve Pickston with his President's Commendation Award, presented by Kelly Nicoll
David Heath and Stephen Pulling received President’s Distinguished Service Awards from Kelly Nicoll