Excellence In Road Safety Awards

Excellence In Road Safety Awards 2026

NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Our annual Excellence in Road Safety Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of Charter members contributing to safer roads across Europe. This year, the awards form part of the EU Road Safety Conference, which will take place on 23 November 2026 at the Charlemagne Building in Brussels.

Applications are invited across five categories: 

  • At work: Measures addressing road safety for employees, fleets, and work-related travel.  
  • Education: Initiatives that raise awareness and teach road safety skills.  
  • Technology: Innovative projects applying new technologies to prevent crashes and enhance safety.  
  • Urban: Initiatives that make cities and towns safer for all road users.
  • Vulnerable road users: Actions protecting cyclists, pedestrians, people using personal mobility devices, and other at-risk road users.  

Applications should show how the initiative has addressed a road safety challenge and delivered measurable results.

APPLY HERE: You must be a member of the European Road Safety Charter to apply. If you are already a member, please log in to your account to begin your application via 'My Account'. If you are not yet a member but wish to apply, you can join the Charter here.

GUIDANCE: If you require support with your submission, please contact your Charter Ambassador. Full award submission guidance available here

DEADLINE: Wednesday 10 June 2026 (12:00 CET)

We encourage all those working to improve road safety to apply and share their achievements with our community.

Award category

At Work
Education
Technology
Urban
Vulnerable Road Users