The 2026 Contractor Safety Awards attracted a record 750 industry professionals, marking the largest event in the programme’s more than 20 year history.
Held on 16 July at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino’s Grand Event Center in Las Vegas, the awards brought together representatives from 94 companies and 36 sponsoring organisations.
Recognising safety performance
Presented by HASC Louisiana in partnership with the Lake Area Industry Alliance and the Southwest Louisiana Construction User’s Council, the Contractor Safety Awards recognise contractor companies that demonstrate outstanding safety performance at participating owner facilities.
The annual programme highlights organisations contributing to improved safety standards across the region’s petrochemical, refining, energy, construction and manufacturing sectors.
Record attendance
The event included networking opportunities, a sponsorship mixer and an awards ceremony, with 84 awards presented to contractor companies for their commitment to workplace safety and leadership.
Organisers said the record level of participation reflects the growing emphasis placed on protecting workers, sharing best practice and promoting continuous improvement across Southwest Louisiana’s industrial community.
The awards also provide an opportunity for owner companies and contractors to recognise organisations demonstrating strong safety performance and reinforce a shared commitment to safer workplaces.
Sarita Scheufens, President of HASC Louisiana, said: “The growth of the Contractor Safety Awards is about more than attendance. It reflects an industry that continues to invest in its people and prioritize safety as a shared responsibility.
“Every organization recognized contributes to a stronger safety culture, and together we’re helping raise the standard across the region.”
