NAEM's 2026 Professional Excellence Awards
Nominations Open Now Through July XX, 2026
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.
2026 NAEM Excellence Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award: This prestigious award honors one executive-level EHS and Sustainability leader whose vision and commitment has positively shaped the field within a corporate management role.
- Leadership-in-Action Awards: This category recognizes 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 industry leadership.
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.
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.