One health authority and one affiliate member will be recognized for a project, initiative or practice that supports or improves the health and safety of health care workers and aligns with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for occupational health and safety and psychological health and safety in the workplace. One Award of Merit may also be presented in each class (affiliates and health authorities) at the discretion of judges.

One health authority and one affiliate member will be recognized for a project, initiative or practice that supports effective, innovative and collaborative human resource and/or labour relations practices. One Award of Merit may be presented in each class (affiliates and health authorities) at the discretion of the judging panel.

One health authority and one affiliate member will be recognized for a project, initiative or practice that has addressed and/or improved diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, not only for health care staff, but also to better serve patients, clients and residents. Examples areas of DEI include Indigenous specific anti-racism, de-colonialization, ageism, LGBTQIA2S+, antisemitism and homophobia etc. One Award of Merit may be presented in each class (affiliates and health authorities) at the discretion of the judging panel.