Distinguished Service to Safety Award

Kevin R. Cannon
Senior Director, Safety, Health & Risk Management
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Kevin is a recognized safety leader who plays a pivotal role in driving national improvements in construction safety. With over three decades of experience, he leads advocacy, education and risk management strategies for the foremost commercial construction trade association in the U.S., positively impacting the health and safety of thousands of employers and workers.  

Shaun Carvalho
Chief Safety Officer, Shawmut Design and Construction

As Chief Safety Officer responsible for the safety of over 60,000 workers annually, lost workday incident rates saw a 47% reduction since 2019 under his leadership. Shaun has created a strong culture of care focusing on total worker wellness and implemented innovative safety strategies that have helped maintain zero OSHA citations over the last nine years, an impressive feat for high-risk construction sites.

Dr. Jay R. Harf
Vice President, Global EHS, Xylem Inc.

William "Jack" Jackson
Senior Consultant, SafeStart

A prominent safety thought leader and top-rated speaker, Jack has spent decades transforming the safety culture of some of the most dangerous industries. He has maintained himself as a prominent mentor in the field, empowering over 90,000 professionals worldwide while being ranked in NSC’s Top 10 speakers for nine consecutive years.

Dr. Veera Kumar Mohan
Internal Quality Assurance Specialist – Health, Safety and Environment
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI)

Dr. Veera has been recognized as a global trailblazer in occupational health and safety education, with over two decades of experience in safety leadership in manufacturing, construction, engineering and education. He has developed revolutionary curriculum including VR-based safety training, helped establish national and global qualification standards and directly trained thousands of safety professionals.