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Safety professionals' dedication to protecting people and property is unmatched. We want to recognize your contributions to workplace safety.

We Appreciate Your Commitment to Safety and ASSP

BY3R8172Each year, ASSP honors members who advance the safety profession, and who produce excellent results within their own organizations or within an ASSP member community. Such recognition is both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding.

Outstanding Safety Educator

This award recognizes exceptional educators who show the highest level of achievement in occupational safety and health (OSH) teaching, scholarship and professional service as part of ASSP.

Who is eligible?

Safety Professional of the Year

This award recognizes a safety professional who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the safety field, while also making significant contributions to advancing the profession.

What are the criteria?

ASSP Foundation/BCSP Distinguished Mentor Award

This award recognizes an experienced safety professional who has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to mentorship. Their influence extends beyond technical knowledge, fostering leadership, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement in occupational safety and health.

What are the criteria?

ASSP Foundation/BCSP Wooten Next Generation Award

Named in honor of Samantha Wooten, an emerging leader in occupational safety and health whose journey into the profession was shaped by mentorship and the power of community. After her father was killed in a workplace tragedy, Wooten was introduced to ASSP through its Family Scholarship program. The support and guidance she received from ASSP mentors inspired her to change careers, ultimately dedicating herself to improving workplace safety and paying that mentorship forward. She became a passionate advocate for new professionals, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for those entering the field.

What are the criteria?

President’s Award

Each year, the current ASSP president presents this award to recognize special service to the organization.

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Charles V. Culbertson
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award

This award recognizes ASSP members who provide outstanding service to ASSP and help our organization record special achievements. Nominees are selected by members of ASSP's Board of Directors.

When is this award presented?

Council on Community Operations

BlackCherryPhoto-conference-ASSE-7229These awards recognize members for outstanding service to ASSP through our Council on Practices and Standards, which oversees our practice specialty and common interest group member communities.

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