Safe Worker Award

Nominate a safe worker for 2026

Nominate one of your coworkers for Safe Worker of the Year! If you know someone who innovated a new safety idea, championed for safety in the workplace, made improvements to your existing safety program or initiated a safety idea that resulted in cultural benefits to the workplace, nominate them for the 2026 WorkSafe Saskatchewan Safe Worker Award using our online form. Submissions must be received by Oct. 31, 2025.

Nominate a worker

Every day there are safety work leaders across Saskatchewan that help save lives and reduce injuries and illnesses by identifying hazards and introducing new safety initiatives.

Worker involvement is key to creating healthy and safe workplaces. Why? Because workers who care about safety promote a better work environment and contribute to a healthier and safer workplace.

WorkSafe Saskatchewan wants to acknowledge workers that make safety a priority in their workplaces.

A safe worker might be someone who:

  • Is always conscious of their safety and the safety of others
  • Is always alert to hazardous conditions and take steps to avoid them
  • Always raises safety issues and solutions to resolve them

Eligibility: To be eligible, nominations must be a worker who is not in a management, supervisor or dedicated safety positions.

2025 Safe Worker Award winner

Sandee Jordon, SaskEnergy
White City, Sask.

This year’s Safe Worker Award winner is Sandee Jordon, a customer service representative at SaskEnergy in White City. Over her 17-year career, Jordon, affectionately known as “Safety “Sandee”, has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to creating a safer workplace culture both inside and outside her organization.

Jordon’s passion for safety emerged early in her career while working in SaskEnergy’s South 1st Call centre, helping customers with safe digging practices. Inspired to do more, she joined the company’s occupational health committee, where she has been a driving force for change ever since.

Recognizing the importance of making safety engaging and memorable, Jordon helped lead the creation of fun and impactful safety videos, which are still talked about years later. Through her leadership, safety has become more than just a policy at SaskEnergy, it’s part of everyday culture.

Her influence extends beyond workplace walls. Stories of “Safety Sandee” have reached community events like Agribition, where people who have never met her recognize her by her reputation for promoting safety.

In addition to promoting physical safety, Jordon has been a strong advocate for mental health initiatives. She has helped organize annual events focused on employee well-being, inviting external experts to discuss topics like UN safety, distracted driving and mental health awareness. Her work ensures that safety at SaskEnergy is holistic, encompassing both physical and psychological health.

Jordon’s commitment to safety also extends to new employee onboarding, ensuring every new hire understands SaskEnergy’s safety values and is well-prepared to work safely from day one.

“Safety Sandee started as a fun nickname, but it became so much more,” Jordon says. “Life is so precious, and we cannot waste one minute of it. Working safely is something every person should do. I’m proud to help make that happen here.”

Through her dedication, creativity and care, “Safety” Sandee Jordon has made an indelible impact at SaskEnergy and in the broader community, making her a true champion for workplace safety.

2024 winner: Nathan Duncan, application specialist – Finning Canada, Regina

2023 winner: Paige Freistadt, program assistant – Harvest Community Inc., Kronau

2022 winner: Cassy Appelt, operations analyst – 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Company Ltd, Saskatoon

2021 Winner: Audrey MacMurchy – Kingston Midstream Limited, Estevan

2020 Winner: Tasia Smith – Ducks Unlimited Canada, Regina
Finalists: Dustin Bertsch – Black and McDonald, Saskatoon
Dianne Addley – Canada Post, Saskatoon

2019 Winner: Darrell Wingerak – BASF Agricultural Specialties Ltd., Saskatoon
Finalists: Dianne Addley – Canada Post, Saskatoon
Andy McGhee – Reliance Gregg’s Home Service, Saskatoon

2018 Winner: Justin Ellis – Humboldt Electric, Saskatoon
Finalists: Ryan Munson – BASF Agricultural Specialties Ltd, Saskatoon
Gerry Sohnchen – North Ridge Development Corp, Saskatoon

2017 Winner: Heidi McCaskill – Cervus Peterbilt, Regina
Finalists: Jim Brown – Viterra, Regina
Echo Stringer – Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming, Moose Jaw

2016 Winner: Lanny Storey – AREVA Resources Canada Inc.
Finalists: Heidi McCaskill – Cervus Equipment Peterbilt – Regina
Paul Price – North Battleford Youth Centre

2015 Winner: Lorna Hamilton – Kelvindell Lodge, Kelsey Trail Health Region
Finalists: Lisa Reddekopp – Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming
Paul Price – North Battleford Youth Centre

2014 Winner: Calvin Greenstien, Novozymes BioAg Ltd.
Finalists: Shane Kivol, Mosaic
Debra Bowman, Kerrobert Integrated Health Care

2013 Winner: Carey Gleason – Terry Ortynsky Royal Ford Sales, Yorkton
Finalists: Calvin Greenstien – Novozymes BioAg Ltd.
Darren Soyka – Mosaic

2012 Winner: Leeanne Koshykowski – River Heights Lodge, North Battleford
Finalists: Raymond Campbell – City of Swift Current, Swift Current
Randall Getz – Quorex Construction

2011 Winner: Howard Jones – Morris Industries, Yorkton
Finalists: Pat Willis – Sysco, Regina
Andrea Crittenden – Asiil Enterprises Ltd.

2010 Winner: Bruce Skilliter – SaskPower, Regina

2009 Winner: Lianne Carpenter – Saskatchewan Research Council, Saskatoon

2008 Winner: Cindy Cooper – St. Joseph’s Integrated Care Centre, Lestock

2007 Winner: Greg Galbraith – ASL Paving Ltd., Saskatoon

2006 Winner: Ken Kostyniuk – Rite-Way Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Imperial

Safe Worker Award committee members
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety
Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board
Saskatchewan Safety Council
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour