Outstanding safety champions from across the offshore energy sector have been shortlisted for the 2026 Energy Safety Awards, hosted by OEUK and Step Change in Safety to recognise leadership, culture and performance in keeping people safe.
Formerly known as the Offshore Safety Awards, the event is supported by principal sponsor, Harbour Energy. Its updated name reflects the evolving energy landscape and ensures the awards remain relevant, inclusive and future focused, while keeping safety firmly at the heart of the event. Taking place on 20 August at Aberdeen’s P&J Live, the Energy Safety Awards spotlight the excellent work being done to promote safety, support wellbeing and drive improvements in safety performance.
Finalists for the award categories are:
Award for Major Hazard Awareness
- Anasuria Operating Company & Empirisys
- DNV Spadeadam Research & Development, DNV
- RigDeluge
Award for Wellbeing
- Anasuria Operating Company TUPE Team
- PBS
- Jamie Borland, Valaris
Award for Safety Representative of the Year – sponsored by Opito
- Spencer Towes, Anasuria Operating Company
- Melwin Moura, ESS
- Mark Clayton, Odfjell Technology
Award for Workforce Engagement
- Dale Checksfield and North Everest Team, Harbour Energy
- TAQA UK
- Darren Bugg, Serica Energy
Award for Sharing & Learning
- Akhila Joe, Anasuria Operating Company
- Ithaca Energy
- Pathway to 2030 Forum, SSEN Transmission
Award for Aviation Safety
- Andrew Cracknell, Bond Helicopters
- HCA HiX Team, HCA
- Ben Daniel, Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd
Award for Decommissioning Safety
- Gryphon Decommissioning Project Team, NEO NEXT+ and DeepOcean
- IKM Testing UK
- NNS EPRD Team, TAQA UK
Award for Site Leader
- Colin Boud, Anasuria Operating Company
- James Gladden, Harbour Energy
- OIMS on Alba North Platform, Ithaca Energy
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Safety
- Audrey Laing, Harbour Energy
- David Ramsay, Kelvin TOP-SET
- Helena Fimpel, TAC Healthcare
Mark Wilson, OEUK’s Energy Operations Director said:
“This is a great opportunity to recognise outstanding safety efforts from frontline safety representatives and innovative wellbeing initiatives to workforce engagement and hazard awareness. These Energy Safety Awards shine a spotlight on those people and organisations making worksites safer every day.
Craig Wiggins, CEO of Step Change in Safety said:
“The Energy Safety Awards recognise those who go beyond expectations to make a lasting impact on safety and wellbeing. They celebrate the commitment, innovation and leadership that continue to drive our industry forward, while providing an opportunity to share learning, showcase good practice and inspire others to play their part.”
Winners will be announced at the annual celebration event on August 20 at Aberdeen’s P&J Live venue. More information about the event is available here.
Source: OEUK
