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Safe Worker Awards

APAI Safe Worker Awards

The APAI Safe Worker Award highlights the people that are recognized by their company as being truly committed to creating a safe environment for themselves and everyone around them.  Whether it is on the jobsite, at and around the plant, or in the laboratory, these individuals took that extra effort to ensure everyone makes it home safe.    

Submission Information

  • The 2026 nomination period opens on Tuesday, September 1st and closes on Friday, October 9th. Late submittals will NOT be considered.
  • This awards program is open to APAI member companies only. Each producer contractor member and laydown member of APAI may nominate a maximum of eight asphalt professionals.
  • Cost per nomination is $125 and includes lunch at the APAI Winter Conference Awards Luncheon on Day 2 of the APAI Winter Conference and Expo, choice of embroidered jacket, and personalized certificate.

To submit nominees for this award, click the link below.

Last Year’s Nominees by Company

Safe Worker - Brooks Construction

Brooks Construction Co.

Alex Baker
Spencer Balliet
Andre Brooks
Michael Foster
Ian Snyder

Safe Worker - E&B Paving

E&B Paving, LLC

Jeff Brosmer
Luis Cardenas
Spencer Griswold
Ben Mair
Jaxen McCorckle
James Tutterrow
Nicole Wedding

Safe Worker - Howard

Howard Companies

Preston Chase
Joe Geesy
Jeremiah Hornaday
Chance McDaniel
Dillon Rogers
Austin Shoup

Safe Worker Award

Libs Paving

Jay Ising

Safe Worker - Milestone

Milestone Contractors

Payton Hill
Jeremy Moss
Frank Porter
Steve Reed
Eli Rodehamel
Corey Smith
Katrina Smith
Mitch Watkins

Safe Worker Award

Paul H. Rohe Co.

Dale Weaver

Safe Worker Award

Phend & Brown

Ben Brown

Safe Worker - Rieth-Riley

Rieth-Riley Construction Co.

James Bisson
Tom Klosowski
Kevin Payton
Derek Sauer
Rich Underwood
Jon Watson

Safe Worker - Specialties

Specialties Company

Jason Harmon

Safe Worker Award

Town & Country Paving

Aaron Dejager

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