Unama’ki – Cape Breton, NS – Nominations are now open for the 2025 Safety First in Cape Breton Awards, which celebrate individuals and businesses who are committed to the advancement of workplace health and safety across Unama’ki – Cape Breton.

The awards are a recognition program that was created and administered by the Safety First in Cape Breton Network, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Partnership,  WCB Nova Scotia and the Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration (LSI), and generously sponsored by Protocase.

The awards will be presented on May 14, 2025 at Membertou Trade & Convention Centre as part of the 2025 Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium. The symposium will feature, panel discussions, interactive activities, and an industry trade show. Details regarding the event will be shared shortly.

This year’s categories include:

• Young Advocate Award
• Small Business Trailblazer
• Engagement Ally/ Safety Culture Champion
• Innovation Expert
• Outstanding Health and Safety Committee

To learn more about the categories, please visit: https://capebretonpartnership.com/initiatives-services/safety-first-in-cape-breton/, or fill out a nomination directly here. The deadline to submit a nomination is May 1, 2025 at 4 p.m.

-30-

Media Contact:

Carly Appleton, Communications Coordinator
Cape Breton Partnership
Carly@capebretonpartnership.com
902-227-7976

About the Cape Breton Partnership:
The Cape Breton Partnership is Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s private sector-led economic development organization that supports companies and entrepreneurs by promoting our Island as a great place to live, work, and invest; growing a culture that values and celebrates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; and connecting entrepreneurs and companies to the resources they need to succeed.  For more information, visit https://capebretonpartnership.com.