The National Insulation Association (NIA) announced the 2023 Safety Excellence Award winners in conjunction with its 68th Annual Convention, which took place in Naples, Florida, April 17–19, 2024.
Performance Contracting was honored as a Platinum winner in the contractor category, the program’s highest level of excellence.
Mike Hill, Director, Corporate Safety at Performance Contracting, said, “We’re deeply honored to receive the highest safety accolade in the Insulation Industry, recognizing our outstanding commitment to safety. The attainment of the Platinum award level serves as a resounding validation of our unwavering dedication to ensuring the well-being of our teams. This prestigious award is a tribute to every member of our PCI family who steadfastly upholds our #1 Core Value, day in and day out. I extend heartfelt gratitude to the National Insulation Association for their relentless efforts in advancing safety standards across the insulation industry.”
NIA’s Safety Excellence Award is the only national award for outstanding safety performance in the mechanical insulation industry. The award program recognizes top companies that have established structured safety programs to ensure the well-being of their employees and create safe working environments.
NIA’s Safety Excellence Award program honors four levels of excellence: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze for Associates (Manufacturers), Contractors, Distributors/Fabricators, and Metal Building Laminators.
NIA’s Executive Vice President/CEO Michele M. Jones said, “Congratulations to these 44 companies that make safety a top priority every day and strive to improve their safety program each year. Of our 44 total winners, we are very proud to have 34 Platinum winners, 8 Gold winners, and 2 Bronze winners. We are seeing an increase in Platinum winners each year, which demonstrates not only the commitment of all of these companies but also the value this program is providing. Plus, we are excited to welcome six first-time applicants to this year’s program. Thank you all for your ongoing commitment to keep your teams safe.”
Throughout the judging process applicant companies remain anonymous, and winners are evaluated on the basis of their overall safety program, means of communication, and safety policy. All applicant companies receive an individualized and detailed Safety Training Analysis Results (STAR) Report™. The STAR Report includes personalized recommendations based on each applicant’s answers to the application questions.
About NIA
NIA is a not-for-profit trade association representing both merit (open shop) and union contractors, distributors, laminators, fabricators, and manufacturers that provide thermal insulation, insulation accessories, and components to the commercial, mechanical, and industrial markets throughout the nation. Since 1953, the northern Virginia-based association has been the voice of the insulation industry and is dedicated to keeping the commercial and industrial insulation industry up to date on the latest industry trends and technologies. For more information, visit www.insulation.org.
