Applications Open for the 2027 Central Indiana ASSP Future Leader Scholarship
The Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is accepting applications for its 2027 Future Leader Scholarship.
The scholarship supports the next generation of occupational safety and health professionals by recognizing students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, professional involvement and a commitment to advancing workplace safety.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be an active ASSP student member in good standing.
- Must have attended at least two Student Section or Central Indiana Chapter meetings.
- Be enrolled at Indiana State University, Indiana University or Purdue University.
- Be pursuing a degree in occupational safety management or a closely related field.
- Meet all additional requirements listed in the scholarship application.
Students are encouraged to describe their academic accomplishments, involvement in ASSP or other professional activities, career goals and vision for contributing to the safety profession.
Apply Today
Applications and all required supporting materials must be submitted by December 1, 2026.
https://centralindiana.assp.org/download/8572/?tmstv=1787005668
2026 Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards and Everyday Safety Heros
The annual Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards ceremony was held as part of the 2026 Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo, hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals in partnership with the Indiana Department of Labor’s onsite workplace safety and health consultation division, INSafe. Governor Mike Braun honored Hoosier companies and individuals for exemplary workplace safety practices during the event.
“It is a joy to be with these companies and individuals to celebrate the ways they have prioritized health and safety at work,” Braun said. “I ran a business for 37 years, so I know the importance of workplace safety, and I applaud today’s award recipients for making it a priority.”
The 2026 Governor Workplace Safety Award recipients were:
-Partnerships Category: AstraZeneca – Mt. Vernon Supply Site – Mt. Vernon, IN
-Innovation Category: Edwards Electrical an Mechanical – Indianapolis, IN
-Innovation Category: Kimball International – Jasper, IN
-Rising Star Category: Wood-Mizer LLC – Batesville, IN
Three individuals were also recognized with the 2026 Everyday Safety Hero Award, which honors Hoosiers who champion workplace safety and health excellence, even if they do not serve in dedicated safety roles.
Recipients were Christhian Padilla, Senior HSE engineer at Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN; Adam Surface, EHS Coordinator at Master Spas in Fort Wayne; and Kim Duplak, Director of stadium operations for the Indianapolis Indians.
For more information visit DOL: GWSA Home and DOL: Everyday Safety Hero Awards.
Central Indiana Board Member Mark Frye Awarded the Chapter SPY
The Central Indiana Chapter is proud to announce that Ginger Dayton was named the 2026 Chapter Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award!
Mark has served the Chapter and Region VII over the past 6 years. He is also involved with the Indiana Safety Conference and Future Leaders Golf Outing.
Mark is an experienced safety professional and chemist with a demonstrated history of working in and with a variety of industries. He’s a strong operations professional with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Hanover College.
2026 Indiana Safety Conference Chair and President-Elect Daniel Brewer presented the award at the 2026 Governor’s Workplace Safety Award luncheon.
2026 Future Safety Leaders Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
Thank you to our sponsors and golfers at the 14th Annual Future Safety Leaders Golf Outing!
Please mark your calendars for the 15th Annual charity outing on Friday July 23, 2027 at West Chase Golf Club in Brownsburg, IN.
Special thanks to our Premier Sponsor
Partner Sponsors
Lunch Sponsors
Beverage Sponsors
HOLE SPONSORS
Johnson Melloh
Ryan Fire Protection
Meyer Najem
Dakota Matting
George E. Booth
Cobalt Civil
Kids’ Chance of Indiana
United Rentals / Yak Access
PAR Electrical
Thompson Safety
RMS Safety
Trane Technologies
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.