The PSS Awards 2026 are now open!
Entries for our biennial awards, in collaboration with the TT club are now open. There are three award categories: Best Safety Moment, Best Skills Initiative and Best Members’ Collaboration.
The awards are open to all PSS members and the deadline for submissions is Friday 29 May. The top three entries in each category will be invited to present their project to the PSS Members’ Conference taking place on Tuesday 07 July, where attendees will vote on the winner.
This year, alongside presenting at the members’ conference, winners will also have the opportunity to present their winning campaigns at the British Ports Association conference in Dover in October.
Best Safety Moment
This award will be presented to the PSS member who has made a significant and positive difference to safety within their port or the wider port sector. This award recognises projects and initiatives which engage port workers and deliver a positive message about the importance of all aspects of port health, safety, and wellbeing. This could be via a port safety campaign, awareness event or individual safety initiative.
Best Skills Initiative
This award will be presented to the PSS member who has demonstrated dedication to skills development, career pathways and workforce empowerment. The award will celebrate members who design, implement, or support innovative skills programs, which promote professional growth, port careers, and contribute to developing future talent in the maritime industry.
Best Members’ Collaboration
This award will be presented to two member organisations that embody PSS’s commitment to collaboration by working together to achieve a step-change in safety or skills outcomes. Only one member needs to make the submission and both members will then be invited to make a joint presentation on their collaboration. PSS particularly invites members working in the innovation space to submit entries on working with ports on new technology.
Entry
Submissions can be made by downloading the application form below and submitting it to [email protected] before Friday 29 May. The three shortlisted entries in each category will be notified at least one month before the conference with details of their presentation slot at the members’ conference.
Looking for inspiration for your entry this year? Take a look at the the entries from the 2024 awards below. Each and every entry highlighted the fantastic work going on among the membership to make ports safer.
2024 Award entries
Best Skills Initiative – Finalists
Winners of the Best Skills Initiative – Port of Dover with PSS Chair, Stuart Wallace and the awards sponsors representative, Neil Dalus, TT Club.
Best Safety Moment Awards – Finalists
Winners of the Best Safety Moment – Shoreham Port, with PSS Chair, Stuart Wallace and the awards sponsors representative, Neil Dalus, TT Club.
Best Members’ Collaboration Finalists
Winners of the Best Members’ Collaboration, The Bristol Port Company and Weston College with PSS Chair, Stuart Wallace and the awards sponsors representative, Neil Dalus, TT Club.