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Annual Safety Professional Awards Open for Nominations

Each year, J. J. Keller awards three exemplary safety professionals with this industry award.

By Work Safety 24/7 Staff 
June 2, 2026

The J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards are open for nominations. The company says it created created the Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards to honor the achievements of safety professionals on the front lines of their companies' safety initiatives.

Each year, J. J. Keller awards three exemplary safety professionals with this industry award. View previous SPOTY winners here.

New This Year

  • Awards will be presented to one winner in each of the following categories based on number of employees: Small, Medium, and Large.
  • OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA WHO ARE SAFETY PROFESSIONALS AND WHOSE EMPLOYERS ARE CUSTOMERS OF J. J. KELLER.SEE COMPLETE OFFICIAL RULES HERE.

Each SPOTY Award winner will be awarded up to $47,200 in prizes.

To apply, click here.

To nominate a colleague, click here.

 

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