Applications for the 2026 Governor’s Workplace Safety awards and Everyday Safety Heros are open.

The annual Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards (GWSA) provide recognition for companies based on best practices for eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses, and salute employers who have made safety and health a paramount value.

The Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards are competitive awards. If your company is interested in being recognized, you must submit an application addressing all appropriate questions. Applications will be evaluated by members of the American Society of Safety Professionals and the Indiana Department of Labor’s INSafe consultation division.

Applications for both awards are due January 9, 2026.
For more information visit DOL: GWSA Home and DOL: Everyday Safety Hero Awards.

The Central Indiana Chapter is proud to announce that Ginger Dayton was named the 2025 Region VII Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award!

Ginger has served as the Chapter Program Chair for the past 4 years and is involved with the Indiana Safety Conference and Future Leaders Golf Outing.

Ginger is an experienced consultant and safety Director with a demonstrated history of working in and with a variety of industries including healthcare, pharmaceutical, nutritional, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, laboratories, field sales and service, office, facilities, maintenance and transportation. She is skilled in Workplace Safety and Health, Ergonomics, Program Development and Implementation, Risk Assessment, Data Analysis, Safety Team Development, and Public Speaking. She’s a strong operations professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Master’s Degrees in Safety Management and Community Health from Indiana State University.

Ginger met with ASSP President Pam Walaski prior to the SPY Awards Luncheon.