We are proud to announce that Steve Benton, our Corporate Director of Safety, has been awarded the James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award at the NSSGA Legislative Policy Forum in Washington DC. This award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting proactive safety and health practices in the industry.

Steve is highly regarded for his strong dedication to safety. His leadership in the NSSGA's Health & Safety Committee has played a crucial role in promoting safety initiatives throughout the organization. Some key accomplishments of his include developing a safety charter that applies across the company and leading an annual refresher training for all members. These efforts have significantly enhanced our commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Thanks to Steve's efforts, we are nearing world-class safety performance levels, with impressive reductions in both recordable incident rates and lost time incident rates. Additionally, 60% of our employees are now trained in lifesaving first-aid techniques, reflecting the strong safety culture that Steve has built.

Join us in congratulating Steve Benton on this well-deserved recognition for his exceptional contributions to safety and health throughout our company!