Safe Worker Awards

APAI’s Safe Worker Awards recognize our members' employees for their commitment to work zone and plant safety.  There is no overall winner - we salute all safe workers who are nominated by our producer contractor and laydown contractor members!

Safe worker award candidates should: 

  • Be trained in safety and health
  • Continually seek safety training and information 
  • Accept full responsibility for their own safety
  • Carry out work duties in the safest manner possible
  • Watch out for fellow workers
  • Report unsafe conditions
  • Recognize hazards and conditions that may be or become unsafe
  • Know how to visualize the job task and decide or suggest a safe solution to abate hazards
  • Be sought out by others for their safety input
  • Report near misses
  • Be willing to stop work due to an unsafe condition
  • Be respected by their peers and co-workers
  • Not have had a personal injury within the last calendar year

How does the Program Work?

  • The 2024 nomination period opens on Thursday, September 26th and closes on Friday, October 25th.  Late submittals will NOT be considered.  
  • This awards program is open to APAI member companies only.  Each producer contractor member and laydown contractor member of APAI may nominate a maximum of eight individuals.  All nominees will be recognized as winners.
  • To nominate an individual, click the link below and thoroughly complete the online form. 
  • Cost per nomination is $125 and includes lunch at the APAI Winter Conference Awards Luncheon on Thursday, December 12th and a jacket and certificate for each recipient.  New this year, recipients will be able to choose between two jacket options - an ANSI Class 3 safety jacket with removable fleece liner and canvas thermal lined jacket (brown).  Jackets will be embroidered with the APAI logo and Safe Worker Award.  Jacket choice and size must be included when completing the online nomination form.
  • CLICK HERE to download an editable Word document to use as a tool when selecting nominees.  This form is for internal company use and does not need to be submitted to APAI.

Jacket Options

ANSI Class 3 Safety Jacket With Removable Fleece Liner

A great choice for spring, fall or winter! Remove the fleece liner for the spring and fall months for a lightweight water proof jacket. For the cooler winter months zip the fleece liner back in for maximum weather protection. Concealed detachable hood that folds into collar. Mic tabs on left and right chest. Left and right inner chest pockets. Outer cell phone pocket and lower fleece lined zipper pockets. 

*Available in size S-5XL and XLT-3XLT. SIZE CHART HERE. We recommend ordering one size up!*


Canvas Thermal Lined Jacket (Brown)

Rugged canvas shell, generous sizing, and the lightweight thermal lining make this a great three seasons work jacket!
Made of heavyweight 12 oz. , brushed "Rugged Duck" fabric. Lightweight thermal lining for the cooler days. Action-back pleats and elbow pleats for better range of motion. Plenty of inner and outer pockets for all of your gadgets. Two hand-warmer fleece lined pockets. 

*Available in size S-5XL and XLT-3XLT. SIZE CHART HERE. We recommend ordering true to size!*

Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to APAI Executive Director Kirsten Fowler at kfowler@asphaltindiana.org or (317) 258-0132.

Click Here for the 2024 Safe Worker Awards Nomination Form