2026 Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards and Everyday Safety Heros
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.
2026 Future Leaders Scholarship Application
Applications Now Open for 2026 Future Leaders Scholarship
The Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Future Leaders Scholarship Program.
Eligible applicants include student members from the Indiana State University, Indiana University, and Purdue University ASSP sections.
To be considered, students must complete and submit their application by December 1, 2025.
Central Indiana Board Member Ginger Dayton Awarded the Region VII SPY
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.
2025 Future Safety Leaders Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
Thank you to our sponsors and teams for helping us sell out the 13th annual golf outing fundraiser! We could not support the future safety leaders scholarship program without your continual support!
Make plans to attend the 14th annual outing on Friday July 24, 2026 at the West Chase Golf Club in Brownsburg, IN!
Special thanks to our Premier Sponsor
Partner Sponsors
Lunch Sponsor
2025 Governor’s Workplace Safety Award Recipients
The 2025 Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards were announced during the 2025 Indiana Safety Conference. Governor Mike Braun was the first governor in the history of the award to attend and present the awards. The employer recipients are listed below.
Education and Outreach
Kimball International – Jasper, IN
Partnerships
Building Associates, Inc. – Bloomington, IN
Rising Star
Masterbrand Cabinets – Jasper Operations Jasper, IN
Rising Star
Strick Trailers, LLC – Monroe, IN
Rising Star
George E. Booth Co. – Indianapolis, IN
Rising Star
Viewrail – Goshen, IN
Rising Star
Primex – Richmond, IN
For more information visit DOL: 2025 Governor’s Workplace Safety Award Recipients.