Apply for the SMACNA Safety Awards

SMACNA members can now apply for the SMACNA Safety Achievement Awards and the SMACNA Safety Innovator of the Year Award!

We invite all member contractors to apply for the prestigious 2026 SMACNA Safety Awards and help shape a future defined by a strong commitment to safety and health across the HVAC and sheet metal industry.

Participating allows you to showcase your organization’s commitment to safety, stand out as an industry leader, inspire others to prioritize workplace safety and continuous improvement, and gain valuable visibility as a safety-conscious employer.

Deadlines: All submissions are due by May 31, 2026.

The awards are:

  • Top Safety Performer Award An elite safety performer certificate will be provided for all members achieving an incident rate 50% better than the U.S. Department of Labor BLS incident rate for Sheet Metal Contractors in the U.S. and the adjacent rate for Canadian members.
  • Zero Injury and Illness Incidence Award Members who demonstrate an outstanding safety record with zero reported incidences in 2025 will receive a certificate of safety excellence.

With the theme Safety Excellence Through Innovation, the Safety Innovator of the Year Award recognizes a SMACNA member participating in the Safety Excellence Awards program who demonstrates an innovative safety idea, concept, or best practice that statistically improved their safety program or culture.

Presented in collaboration with SMACNA Premier Partners Milwaukee Tool and Federated Insurance.

Click here to learn more and enter the SMACNA Safety Achievement Awards, click here to learn more and enter the SMACNA Safety Innovator of the Year Award!


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