The awards will be presented March 2, 2027, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
He had run the department as acting secretary since April and served as deputy secretary before that.
VPPPA Executive Director Chris Williams reflects on the 2026 Safety+ Symposium and discusses the association’s priorities for VPP and workplace safety in 2027.
The Oct. 26-29 course in Greeneville is designed for supervisors, safety committee members and safety professionals.
More than 50 sessions in Tacoma will cover workplace safety, with additional workshops on performance and artificial intelligence.
The Climate Week roundtable will examine heat risks and protection gaps affecting outdoor workers and employees in hot indoor spaces.