About Maria (Filice) Mason

Maria (Filice) Mason started her career in the construction sector as a residential framer. She became passionate about occupational health and safety and devoted her career to preventing workplace injuries and fatalities. She obtained her Construction Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) certificate, Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, and completed the Occupational Health and Safety Program at Metropolitan Toronto University (formerly Ryerson).

Maria contributed to the prevention of injuries and illnesses in various sectors through her own health and safety consulting firm, and would return to and help grow the family construction business. Despite significant health issues from a young age and the demands of raising a family, Maria remained passionately committed to occupational health and safety throughout her life. In January of 2022, at the age of 46, she passed away to cancer.

Criteria

The Maria (Filice) Mason Memorial Award of Excellence is presented annually to a woman for outstanding contribution and dedication to occupational health and safety in the construction, electrical utility, or transportation sectors. The recipient of the Maria (Filice) Mason Award of Excellence will have demonstrated a passionate commitment to the prevention of workplace injuries and fatalities and exemplified the spirit of courage and passion throughout their career.

Judging

The Governance Committee of IHSA’s Board of Directors will review each nomination and select the recipient that best meets the award criteria.

Greater consideration for the Maria (Filice) Mason Memorial Award of Excellence will be given to nominees who value diversity and have shown due consideration for the opinions, perspectives, and uniqueness of others in a way that supports the creation of an all-inclusive work environment.

Nominations

Nominations will be accepted up until 4pm (EST) on August 31, 2023.

Nominations should be submitted via the attached form and emailed to lmadmin@ihsa.ca. Please place the award name in the subject line.