The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced the winners of the 19th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE). The awards recognize outstanding safety and health programs in the residential construction industry. The recipients were honored during a ceremony at the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show.
This year, the SAFE program acknowledged individuals and companies that prioritize safety, including mental health advocacy. Juli Bacon, chairman of the NAHB Construction Safety and Health Committee, emphasized the importance of jobsite safety: “Jobsite safety is a top priority for NAHB and all of those who work in the residential construction industry. We are honored to recognize all of these individuals and organizations for being leaders in the field, and for demonstrating a superior commitment to safe work practices.”
Mike Gerber, President and CEO of Builders Mutual Insurance Company, expressed his support: “At Builders Mutual, we strive to protect and advance the unique needs of the contractor community, and there is nothing more important to us than promoting a culture of safety on every jobsite. We are proud to once again be part of this important program and are pleased to be able to honor those leaders in the industry today.”
The winners include:
- Leadership in Construction Safety: Willard “Buddy” Hughes, 2025 NAHB Chairman from Lexington, NC
- NAHB Safety Champion of the Year: Bill Hurley from MacCoy Home Solutions in Lynnwood, WA
- Job-Site Safety Institute Innovative Safety Idea of the Year: SHK-1 Full Brim Helmet by Studson, Inc. from Sherwood, OR
- Single-Family Builder Safety Program of the Year (Fewer than 10 home starts per year): John Joseph Co. from Green Bay, WI
- Single-Family Builder Safety Program of the Year (Between 11 and 100 home starts per year): Trinity Custom Homes from Sarasota, FL
- Multi-family Safety Program of the Year (More than 50 employees): Thompson Thrift from Indianapolis, IN
- Multi-family Safety Program of the Year (Fewer than 50 employees): Holland Construction, Inc. from Denver, CO
- Remodeler Safety Program of the Year (More than 50 employees): Bennett Contracting from Albany, NY
- NAHB State/Local Association Safety Program of the Year: Montana Building Industry Association from Helena, MT
- Excellence in Mental Health Advocacy (Organization): Shaw Industries, Inc. from Dalton, GA
- Associate Member Safety Program of the Year (More than 50 employees): Minnkota Windows from West Fargo, ND
- Specialty Trade Contractor Safety Program of the Year (Fewer than 50 employees): Greenleaf Landscapes from Marietta, OH
- Specialty Trade Contractor Safety Program of the Year (More than 50 employees): Carpet Diem from Draper, UT
