13 Safety Award Ideas to Incentivize and Motivate

If you’re refreshing your safety program or planning your next recognition initiative, you’re probably looking for safety award ideas that employees will actually appreciate and use. We’ve picked a variety of items that serve as awards and rewards.

This list also shares practical options that go beyond the usual trophies or certificates. Every item here can be branded with your logo or customized to match your company’s program, making it easier to keep safety visible and valued in the workplace.

Safety Awards

Let’s start with customizable awards you can hand employees at the end of the year or for hitting a milestone.

1. USA-made MVP High Vis Safety Vest (with custom acrylic magnet badges)

This is a fun “buildable” type of award that lets employees collect different awards and badges. You can create a custom 5″ magnetic acrylic badge for major (and also novel) awards like “Best Coffee Maker” or “Safety Czar of the Month” that sticks onto the vest.

Safety Award Idea - USA-made Magnetic Safety Vest with custom magnetic acrylic badges employees can collect.

2. Economy Die Struck Soft Enamel Lapel Pin (1″)

Hand out custom lapel pins after they complete a safety training program. Turn a lapel pin into a badge for your safety heroes or designated safety captains. Customize these to any shape and color to make them unique.

Safety Award Ideas - 1" Custom Die Struck Soft Enamel Lapel Pin

3. Speed Challenge Coin with Diamond Border (2″)

These are custom 2″ 3D texture-printed challenge coins. Celebrate safety program milestones with challenge coins that employees can collect and look back on. Perfect for quick turn recognition, awareness, and award emblems.

Safety Award Ideas: Speed Challenge Coin with 3D texture-printed design for milestones

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4. Umbra Epoxy Resin and Concrete Cube Trophy

The Umbra Cube Award is a unique but very much on-brand trophy for the construction and manufacturing industry. The combination of colored resin and cement makes it an eye-catching safety award at the end of the year.

Safety Award Idea - Umbra Epoxy Resin and Concrete Cube Trophy is a unique award for year-end events.

5. Wood & Aluminum Award – High Rise (Made in the USA)

This trophy is 11″ tall with the option to digitally imprint the name of the awardee and message on the aluminum section. It’s another interesting piece that mixes industry-specific materials.

Interesting Safety Award - 11" High Rise Wood and Aluminum Trophy made in the USA with custom digital printing.

6. Solid Acacia Wood Color-filled Plaque

Stick with the classic wood plaque. This solid acacia wood plaque, with beveled edges, has ample room for laser or full color imprint. It is available with a keyhole on the back for easy hanging.

Safety Award - Solid Acacia Wood Plaque with laser imprint and color filling

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7. Lyon Sapphire Award

This impressive crystal trophy is a well-deserved token of recognition for your equally impressive employees. Your imprint is highlighted by shimmering brushed aluminum. The design is sand etched for a sophisticated finish.

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Rewards

And now, onto the rewards bit of the list. Pair the trophy with a high-value reward item. Some of the most common incentive gifts or rewards for safety programs include:

  • Gift certificates for the best restaurants
  • Booked experiences like a spa day or event tickets
  • Tech accessories
  • Paid trips like cruises or resort stays
  • Premium retail and lifestyle products

We can help with some of these rewards and the great thing is, you can also brand and customize everything on this list.

Safety Program Incentive Idea - Keurig Supreme Smart Single Serve Coffee Maker with logo imprinting

8. Keurig Supreme SMART Single Serve Coffee Maker

Valued at $233 with logo imprint

Safety Program Incentive Idea - JBL Grip Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker in camo with customized company logo

9. JBL Grip Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker

Valued at $116 with logo imprint

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10. Coleman® XPAND™ 42-Can Wheeled Soft Cooler

Valued at $140 with company logo imprint

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11. Samsonite® Dymond Business Essential 2 Piece Suitcase & Backpack Set

Valued at $200 (decoration not yet included)

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12. Brookstone Hanging Toiletry Bag

Valued at $40 includes logo decoration

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13. Camper’s Tech Kit

Valued at $146 with one logo imprint

There are hundreds more when it comes to safety award gifts at brandspirit.com. Head on over to the chatbox or email info@brandspirit.com for a custom presentation from our sales team. You can also fill-up this form if you’re still unsure about what you want.

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