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2026 Duty of Care Awards Winners Announced
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The International SOS Foundation announced the winners of its 2026 Duty of Care Awards in Rome, Italy, on 28 May, marking the eighth edition of the program. The Awards, highlighting those “Navigating Uncertainty for a Resilient Future,” shine a spotlight on organizations and individuals at the forefront of redefining Duty of Care as a strategic driver of workforce and organizational resilience.
With a record number of submissions from 32 countries, across sectors including technology, finance, education, and aerospace, this year’s Awards highlight the accelerating shift towards more integrated, proactive approaches to workforce safety, risk management, and employee wellbeing.
The 2026 Duty of Care Awards winners include FEVER, recognized in the Crisis Response & Resilience category, Ghana International School for Compliance & Risk Management, Ramboll India Private Limited for Community Impact, Godrej Industries Group for Innovation, and WSP NZ for Workplace Wellbeing. The prestigious Duty of Care Ambassador title was awarded to Azman Ahmad from Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd, in recognition of outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing Duty of Care.
This year’s Co-Chair Head of Judges, Gabriella Fraire, President, Italian Risk Management Association (ANRA) and Roberta Billè, President, GBTA Italy, said:
The remarkable depth of this year’s submissions signals a new era of leadership, where Duty of Care is finally becoming an integral part of employee management. We are seeing organizations embed these principles into formal risk governance, placing the safety, health, and wellbeing of their people at the cornerstone of strategic success.Selecting the winners from such a high-caliber pool was an incredibly rewarding experience for the entire panel. On behalf of the judges, we warmly congratulate these organizations and individuals for their dedication to their people and for the inspiring example of excellence they set on the global stage.
We truly hope that their example will serve as an inspiration for other companies, encouraging them to make Duty of Care a fundamental part of their day-to-day operations.
Israel Rayan, SVP, Head of Accident & Health EMEA from Chubb, said:
Our seven-year partnership with the International SOS Foundation has given us a front-row seat to the evolution of Duty of Care. This year’s winners have gone above and beyond in their mission to protect their global workforce. We are inspired by these companies that prioritize robust risk mitigation and insurance solutions to ensure the safety and health of their employees. We applaud every winner for their vital contribution and commitment to a more resilient future.
Kai Boschmann, Executive Director of the International SOS Foundation, said:
We have entered a new frontier for Duty of Care: While geopolitics create a chronic crisis environment and innovation, including AI, is advancing at a pace, the purpose of Duty of Care remains deeply human. As organizations deal with these increasing complexities, they need to anticipate new risks and respond with greater precision and care to protect their people. The organizations we recognize this year are demonstrating how innovation can elevate both protection and care. The International SOS Foundation warmly congratulates all this year’s winners for their leadership, commitment, and the lasting impact they are making in safeguarding their workforces and strengthening organizational resilience worldwide.
The International SOS Foundation is proud to have Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, as the Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Duty of Care Awards & Summit. The Awards & Summit also had supporting sponsorship from Hiscox, Marsh, AirHelp, ATPI, Factal, Sherpa, and Workplace Options (WPO).
| 2026 DUTY OF CARE AWARDS WINNERS | |
| Crisis Response & Resilience | Duty of Care Ambassador |
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WINNER: FEVER |
WINNER: Azman Ahmad, Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd RUNNER UP: Gary Wei Kit Leong, Bumi Armada Berhad HIGHLY COMMENDED: Eamonn Doherty, SAMA Construction Dr. R. Rajesh, Reliance Industries Limited Estelle Stern, International French School (Singapore) Sarah Frisby, Lifeshape Inc. |
| Compliance & Risk Management | Community Impact |
| WINNER: Ghana International School RUNNER UP: Netflix, Inc. Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) HIGHLY COMMENDED: British Red Cross National University of Singapore |
WINNER: Ramboll India Private Limited RUNNER UP: Schneider Electric Nigeria Genpact HIGHLY COMMENDED: ENI S.p.A. |
| Innovation | Workplace Wellbeing |
| WINNER: Godrej Industries Group RUNNER UP: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited HIGHLY COMMENDED: Adobe Reliance Industries Limited Excelerate Energy Vantage Drilling Experian |
WINNER: WSP NZ RUNNERS UP: IVECO Group HIGHLY COMMENDED: Salesforce Acción Contra el Hambre Seadrill Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A. |
To view our esteemed panel of judges, click HERE.
For more information on the Duty of Care Awards & Summit 2026, click here.
Notes to Editors
About International SOS Foundation
The Foundation was founded in 2011 as a registered not-for-profit organization. It is dedicated to the altruistic goal of protecting and saving lives through conducting research, thought-leadership, accredited training courses, expert-led events on Duty of Care, Crisis Response, Workforce Wellbeing and ISO Standards to improve organizational resilience.
As ambassadors for Duty of Care, the International SOS Foundation drives and promotes best practices in employee safety, security, health and wellbeing, by sharing vital insights to raise understanding and standards in risk management.