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Recognition and Awards Program

Annual Safety Champion Award

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make BYU a safer place?

Each year, the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Committee recognizes one outstanding individual whose leadership, initiative, and commitment have significantly advanced a culture of safety at Brigham Young University

We are now accepting nominations for the Annual Safety Champion Award—and we want your help identifying deserving candidates.

What We’re Looking For

Nominees should demonstrate:

  • A consistent commitment to proactive safety and risk prevention
  • Leadership that encourages safe behaviors and accountability
  • Advocacy for health, safety, and environmental best practices
  • A meaningful impact on the safety and well-being of the campus community

How to Nominate

To nominate a Safety Champion, simply send a short email explaining why your nominee deserves the award. Include specific examples of their impact, if possible.

Submit your nomination to: safety@byu.edu

The Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Committee will carefully review all nominations and select this year’s award recipient based on the nominee’s impact, leadership, and alignment with BYU’s safety values. Let’s honor the individuals who make BYU a safer, healthier, and more inspired place to live, learn, and work.

Safety Award

Reward: Cash Prize

To be nominated, send an email to safety@byu.edu. Nominations must be a detailed paragraph from a supervisor, manager, dean, director, or member of the Campus Safety Committee who has personally observed the safety behavior and results. This award will be given out quarterly and is open to all BYU employees, including students and faculty.

Y Be Safe Award

Reward: Candy Bar

This is to increase near miss reporting and create more awareness about unsafe conditions on campus. Open to anyone who sees a safety violation or hazard. Pictures and/or videos are extremely helpful. Come to the Risk Management and Safety building to receive a candy bar or let us know and we will mail one to you. Submit safety concerns with photos to safety@byu.edu.