The International SOS Foundation 2026 Duty of Care Awards, are now open for entries, and include two new categories for recognition: 'Community Impact' and 'Compliance & Risk Management'. In its eighth edition, the Awards have recognised over 80 organisations and individuals for their outstanding dedication to protecting the health, safety, security, and wellbeing of their global workforce.
Kai Boschmann, Executive Director of the International SOS Foundation, said, "In today's increasingly unpredictable geopolitical and socio-economic era, organisations everywhere face growing and ever-evolving risks to the safety, security and wellbeing of their people. Now more than ever, a strong commitment to Duty of Care is not only a moral and legal imperative but also a cornerstone of trust, resilience, and business continuity. The 2026 Duty of Care Awards recognise organisations that lead by example in protecting their global workforce and setting new benchmarks for employee care and risk management. We invite companies of all sizes and sectors to share their best practice and join a global community of leaders shaping the future of responsible and resilient operations."
The Awards, which will be evaluated by a panel of sector-leading expert judges and a host of internationally recognised organisations, are open in the following categories:
- Community Impact: Recognises organisations creating meaningful change and wellbeing through impactful community engagement.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Honours organisations excelling in compliance, risk management and workforce protection
- Crisis Response and Resilience: Recognises organisations demonstrating outstanding crisis management and workforce resilience
- Duty of Care Ambassador: Celebrates individuals who go above and beyond to protect their workforce.
- Innovation: Recognises creative approaches and technologies that improve safety, risk management, or workforce care.
- Workplace Wellbeing: Honours effective programmes that foster a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace for employees.
The closing date for entries is 10 October 2025. Winners will be announced during the Duty of Care Summit. which will take place in Rome, Italy, in May 2026.
About the International SOS Foundation
As ambassadors for Duty of Care for over a decade, the International SOS Foundation drives and promotes best practices in protecting employee safety, security, health and wellbeing. Through a range of groundbreaking thought-leadership, CPD and IOSH accredited training and expert-led events, the Foundation helps to share vital insight, understanding, and practical risk mitigation measures. All employees need to be protected, at home or away, and the pandemic has created an evolving and complex Duty of Care landscape for organisations to navigate.The Foundation is a registered charity. For more information on Duty of Care and the International SOS Foundation, please visit http://www.internationalsosfoundation.org.