2026 ASSP Awards

ASSP is proud to offer the following awards that are presented at the Southern Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference in October.

Award applications are accepted until the last business day in August preceding the October event.

Conference Award Applications are found below.

For more detailed information about our conference, click below:

SOSAFETY Conference Page

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1. Safety Committee Recognition Award In Honor of Frank Bertak
​and Best of the Best Safety Committee Award ​

PDF Application

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Identifies safety committees, its members and activities that have made a significant contribution toward company's overall success.
One Best of the Best Safety Committee Award winner will be selected who outshines the rest in preventing harm to workers, promoting the cause of safety and health and making safety fun and engaging for all employees.

Frank Bertak History

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2. Outstanding Safety & Health Program Award
In Honor of Randall M. Lundberg

PDF Application

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Recognizes companies of all sizes that excel in addressing the seven major elements of an effective occupational safety and health program.

Randall Lundberg History

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​3. Chapter Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award

PDF Application

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Acknowledges the dedication and outstanding contributions of an ASSP member to the safety and health of their employer organization or Chapter region.

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4. Business Leader Who Gets It Award
In honor of Jared K. Hill

PDF Application

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Recognizes a business leader who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to safety and health and who has set the pace for safety in their organization going above and beyond the minimum requirements based on a core value to keep employees safe. ​

Jared Hill History

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​5. Safety Committee Champion Award

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​This award will recognize a cooperative safety committee member that is a true champion for safety in their organization going above and beyond the minimum requirements based on a caring to keep coworkers safe.

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