Governor's Employee Safety Awards (GESA)

The Governor’s Employee Safety Award (GESA) was established in 1980 to promote health and safety in the workplace by recognizing individuals and groups who have provided outstanding health and safety to the State.  Awards are presented to individuals or groups who have responded to hazardous or life threatening events, reduced the number of occupational injuries or vehicular accidents, as well as those who have developed safety programs that are not a part of their normal job duties during the preceding year.

GESA 2012 Nomination Information

Nominations are due to ORIM by the close of business July 29, 2013. Each department is authorized two nominations (a single nomination can be either an individual or a group)  Some departments are authorized additional slots, based on size (PDF). 

Awards are given in individual, group, and departmental categories according to different criteria.  Download the nomination criteria (PDF).

To nominate an outstanding candidate please complete the GESA Nomination Form (WORD).


If you have questions, please contact: 

Tavelle Matteucci
(State Wide Health and Safety Program Coordinator) 
tavelle.matteucci@dgs.ca.gov
916.376.5309