A feature article published by The Irish Times has spotlighted one of the defining moments from the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026, drawing national attention to the seventh annual ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin. The coverage highlights the growing importance of Workplace Health and Safety initiatives in driving positive outcomes for employees and organisations alike.

The piece centres on Cuan Mhuire, Ireland's largest voluntary residential addiction treatment provider, which claimed two of the night's most coveted honours. 

The organisation's Cork centre in Farnanes took home the Health & Safety Excellence Award - Healthcare for its Proactive Women's Health Initiative before being presented with the Grand Prix, the programme's highest distinction. 

Judges commended the initiative for its emphasis on proactive health screening, early intervention, and staff wellbeing, describing it as a benchmark for the healthcare sector and employers more broadly. The recognition reinforces the value of investing in Workplace Health and Safety programmes that support employee welfare and long-term organisational resilience.

The Irish Times serves as the official communications partner of the Health & Safety Excellence Awards, providing national editorial coverage to finalists and winners and extending the reach of the programme beyond the gala night itself.

The seventh annual ceremony, hosted by Colm O'Regan, welcomed 349 attendees across 26 award categories, drawing 123 entries from organisations spanning Irish industry and the public sector. 

Other winners featured in the article include Boston Scientific Clonmel, Jons Civil Engineering, Longford County Council and Greenvolt Next Ireland.

The full feature entitled “Double win for Cuan Mhuire at Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026” is available to read now at The Irish Times official website. 

For the complete 2026 winners list, category insights, and judges’ profiles, visit the official Health & Safety Excellence Awards website and subscribe to the newsletter for updates and event highlights. The programme continues to celebrate organisations that are raising standards in Workplace Health and Safety across Ireland.