The Safety Dept. is proud to share that our Founder, Sarah-Jane Dunford, has been recognised as 2026 Business Woman of the Year at the Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards.
This recognition celebrates Sarah-Jane’s long-standing contribution to workplace safety, business leadership and the Hunter business community.
With more than 25 years of experience in the safety industry, Sarah-Jane Dunford has built a reputation for clear, practical and people-focused leadership. Her work has supported Australian businesses across high-risk industries and helped raise the standard of how safety is understood, managed and valued.
For The Safety Dept., this is a proud and meaningful achievement.
Sarah-Jane’s leadership has shaped the values behind our business: practical guidance, strong standards, clear communication and a genuine commitment to helping people work safer.
Her recognition as Business Woman of the Year is a reflection of the care, consistency and purpose she brings to her work, and the respect she has earned across the industry.
The Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards celebrate the businesses and individuals making a strong contribution to the region. To see Sarah-Jane recognised among this year’s leaders is a proud moment for our team and an important acknowledgment of the role safety leadership plays in business excellence.
The Safety Dept. also extends warm congratulations to all 2026 Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards winners and finalists, including The Mutual Bank on being named Business of the Year. Their achievements reflect the strength, purpose and community spirit that continue to define the Hunter Region business community.
We are incredibly proud of Sarah-Jane Dunford and grateful for the leadership she brings to The Safety Dept., the safety industry and the wider business community.
Congratulations, Sarah-Jane, on this well-deserved recognition.
