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Recognition Program

Safety Excellence Initiative

Recognizing member municipalities that demonstrate a genuine, sustained commitment to workplace safety.

About the Program

Safety Isn't an Accident.

Each year, FMIT recognizes members whose safety programs go beyond compliance — measured by loss trends, training participation and the strength of their written safety programs. Recognized members receive public recognition and are highlighted as models for other municipalities.

Nominate Your Municipality
Award ceremony recognizing a municipal safety team
Recognition Tiers

How Members Are Recognized

Platinum

Sustained excellence across three or more consecutive years.

Gold

Strong annual performance across all program criteria.

Merit

Meaningful improvement in safety outcomes year over year.

Evaluation Criteria

What We Look For

Recognition is based on a combination of measurable safety outcomes and demonstrated program commitment.

Loss Trends

Year-over-year improvement in claims frequency and severity.

Training Participation

Staff engagement across FMIT's education and training programs.

Written Programs

Up-to-date, well-documented safety policies and procedures.

Timeline

When Recognition Happens

Q1

Data Review

Prior-year loss and training data is compiled for each member.

Q2

Evaluation

The Risk & Safety team scores members against program criteria.

Q3

Recognition

Winners are announced and celebrated at the FMIT Annual Conference.

Is Your Municipality Ready to Apply?

Reach out to learn about eligibility and the nomination timeline.