This award recognizes and honors the short line and regional railroad safety management employee who is able to work effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization and industry. This employee also supports the success of the short line industry in safety through the sharing of expertise and knowledge and the application of all regulatory requirements.
Who is Eligible?
All management employees of ASLRRA member railroads, who are responsible for safety programs, training, and the overall management of safe behavior and actions of the employees on their railroad or railroads, are candidates to receive this award. All railroad members are encouraged to nominate the management individual who best exemplifies a creative/innovative style, is passionate and truly displays concern for the safety of others.
How Do I Submit a Nomination?
- Nominations shall be submitted via an online form. The nomination period for the 2025 award has closed.
- Nominations are be restricted to one (1) candidate per ASLRRA member railroad.
- Nominations will be forwarded to the selection committee for evaluation.
What Factors are Used to Evaluate the Entries?
- Nominee is an excellent communicator, motivator and have the ability to organize others for a common purpose in the interest of safety.
- Nominee is selfless in his or her actions, and does not do their job for recognition, but for results.
- Nominee consistently produces documentable safety achievements as a team leader.
- Nominee is respected by peers, senior management and subordinates alike for the teacher and true safety professional that he or she is. Provide examples in the nomination.
- Nominee demonstrates other traits or characteristics that make them worthy of winning the ASLRRA Safety Professional of the Year Award.
- Please note that all criteria must be met. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
For More Information
Email Mariel Takamura with any questions.
