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Maybo Sponsors Workplace Violence Reduction Awards
Fighting the scourge of on the job harassment and bullying will take centre stage in Birmingham later this spring with the inaugural Workplace Violence Reduction Awards (WVRAs).
As specialists in the reduction of violence, behaviours of concern and restrictive practices, conflict management Maybo has become the Founding Sponsor of the awards taking place on 29th April at Birmingham's Metropole Hotel in the shadow of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).
Dedicated to recognising excellence in reducing workplace violence in all its forms and across sectors, the WVRAs will shine a spotlight on individuals and organisations that outperform in promoting safety and well-being in their services.
Bill Fox, chairman of Maybo explains: “These awards recognise outstanding performance by those who have made a positive difference for their employees and for the people their services support and/or interact with. This may involve the safety of lone workers, creation of safe spaces, reduction in behaviours of concern and/or use of restrictive practices.”
World Excellence Awards has a stellar reputation based on its rigorous independent awards judging, overseen by Professor Martin Gill.
The award categories have been selected to reflect some of the key elements of an effective violence reduction approach.
Entries for the 2025 categories are now open: Outstanding Leadership, Outstanding Training Initiative, Outstanding Partnership Initiative, Outstanding De-escalation Skills and Outstanding Safe Settings/Spaces.
Commenting on the launch of the awards, founder of World Excellence Awards, Professor Martin Gill said:
“Reducing harm and the risk of victimisation in workplace settings have become highly skilled areas with enormous implications for all organisations, their employees and stakeholders. We are delighted to be launching these new awards to recognise those outstanding performers; this is an area where being excellent really matters.”
Entry is now open through to 11 February 2026 for the Workplace Violence Reduction Awards (WVRAs). You can enter by clicking here.
