| Safety Sponsorship Overview |
The Safety Sponsorship will annually recognize one SMACNA member that supports the objectives of the BE 4 ALL initiative, with an opportunity to attend the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress and Expo.
Who is Eligible:
Current SMACNA members that meet at least one of the following three criteria:
- Directly represents an underrepresented group, defined as people of color, LGBTQ+ person, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and others who identify as a minority, or
- Made an impact in advocating for the interests of underrepresented groups, or
- Improved recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.
Details of the Sponsorship:
The Safety Sponsorship will fund attendance at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo, to include travel that meets the SMACNA member travel guidelines and one full Safety Congress & Expo registration (total not to exceed $5,000). In return the applicant will present an overview of their NSC Safety Congress & Expo experience to the Safety and Health Committee at their winter meeting, virtually via Zoom.
To Apply:
Applicants will complete and submit the official online application below. The application captures details regarding the respective area(s) in which they support the BE 4 ALL initiative and how attending the NSC Safety Congress & Expo would result in the enhancement or advancement of their safety efforts.
Deadline for Submissions:
All submissions will be due to SMACNA by July 1st.
Selection Method:
The Safety and Health Committee will review submissions and determine the winner based on the application details regarding their BE 4 ALL support and potential impact attending the NSC Safety Congress & Expo will have on the individual’s advancement in the industry.
Notifications:
The Safety Sponsorship winner will be notified in August, allowing enough time to attend the NSC Safety Congress & Expo in October.
