2026 Excellence Awards
14 EHS&S Professionals Honored at FORUM26
The NAEM Excellence Awards showcase leaders whose outstanding environment, health and safety, and sustainability management achievements helped meet or exceed business objectives. Congratulations to the 2026 Excellence Awards recipients, who were honored during an awards luncheon at FORUM26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2026 Nomination Process
The NAEM Excellence Awards recognize emerging and established leaders in the environmental, health and safety, and sustainability community, as well as showcase best practices of EHS and Sustainability management. This year's award recipients will be honored at FORUM26 in October.
Award Categories
Nominations are open to all. You do not need to be a member of NAEM to nominate or be a nominee.
Award Categories
Nominations are open to all. You do not need to be a member of NAEM to nominate or be a nominee.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: This prestigious award honors one executive-level EHS and Sustainability leader whose vision and commitment have positively shaped the field within a corporate management role.
- Leadership-in-Action Awards: These awards recognize EHS and Sustainability leaders whose influence and commitment have elevated business management practices and the impact of EHS&S initiatives within organizations.
- NexGen Leader Awards: These awards recognize rising EHS and Sustainability managers who possess the talent and skills required for the next generation of leaders.
FAQs
Whether you’re thinking about submitting a nomination or just exploring how it all works these FAQs cover the essentials - from eligibility and criteria to key dates, judging, and recognition.
2026 NAEM Excellence Awards Judges
We are grateful to our panel of esteemed judges who rigorously evaluated our Excellence Awards nominees and graciously donated their time and attention to maintain the integrity of our program.