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.

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.

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.

The Central Indiana ASSP Chapter has announced the results of its May 2025 elections, welcoming two new Board Officers. A total of 108 ballots were submitted, representing 21% of the Chapter’s membership. The newly elected officers will serve two-year terms beginning July 1, 2025.

Jane Nderitu has been elected as the Board Secretary, while Susan Yeiter will take on the role of Treasurer. Additionally, leadership transitions are set, with President-Elect Karl Weisser succeeding Chapter President Mark Frye and Vice President Daniel Brewer stepping into Weisser’s role.

Exciting times ahead for the Chapter with new leadership in place!