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WFIA Excellence in Safety Awards

Engage membership, benchmark performance, recognize companies and sustain retro performance

Does your team work hard to keep their employees safe?

If so, we have a perfect way to for your store or business to be recognized for their hard work and commitment to safety! This award is a proactive way to engage membership, benchmark performance, recognize companies and sustain retro performance focusing on prevention for our Retro participants.

Eligibility

Any company that is actively enrolled in the 2025 Washington Food Industry Association Retrospective Rating Program and who has not been part of the WFIA Waiver Program the last 2-years may apply for the EISA award.

Annual paid premium is based on the company’s entire annual workers’ compensation paid premium in Washington State. If an employer has multiple locations, the company should perform an internal review of all establishments and submit one application for the best performing location.

Timeline

January 1 - April 15, 2026:

Companies may submit their WFIA EISA application.

April 16 - May 15, 2026:

WFIA and ERNwest will review applications, contact and schedule onsite reviews with the establishments whose self-assessment scores > 90+ on the self-assessment form.

May 16 - May 31, 2026:

  • WFIA and ERNwest will recognize the top 3 winners: 1- small group; 1-medium group; and 1-large group winner.

June 10, 2026:

  • Each winner will be WFIA's guest at the WFIA Industry Awards dinner at the Tulalip Casino in Tulalip, WA.

One winner from each group will receive an award!

A gold seal of excellence in safety can be posted on their website and other printed materials, prize money, and their Retro refund will be handed to them at the dinner.

Prize Money

  • One Small Employer (0-25 FTE) will receive a bonus check of $2,500.
  • One Medium Employer (25-50 FTE) will receive a bonus check of $5,000.
  • One Large Employer (50+ FTE) will receive a bonus check of $7,500.

Additional Resources:

2025 Excellence in Safety Award Recipients

Large Business Owner

Columbia Fruit

Past Recipients

Small Business Winner

2023: Kulshan Brewing

2021: Sluys Bakery

2019: Olympia Grocery Outlet

Medium Business Winner

2021: Ralph's Thriftway

Large Business Winner

2024: Charlie's Produce

2023: Charlie's Produce

2022: Greg & Carol Drew, Drew's Grocery

2019: Harbor Foods