Safety Awards

2026 Safety Awards Application

2025 Safety Awards Recipients
2024 Safety Awards Recipients

ADSC Safety Award Plaques –  awarded to the member companies whose recordable incident rates are at or below the Construction Industry Specialty Contractors national average (Lagging indicators), and who have demonstrated proactive safety measures (leading indicators) based on the answers to the application’s questionnaire.

The Dave White Memorial Award – awarded for the “Most Improved Safety Program” to the member company whose Incident Rate has greatly improved (i.e., during this award period compared to previous periods), and that has experienced an obvious change in safety practices during the most recent three years.

The Rick Marshall Commitment to Excellence in Safety Award – awarded to the member company that has demonstrated a comprehensive and consistent safety program, beginning at the highest administrative level, filtering down throughout the entire company culture to the most basic field operations.

ZERO Total Incidence Rate Award – an additional award plaque will be presented to member companies with a Zero TRC and DART Combined Rates – regardless of man-hours worked.

The Zero Lost Time Award – awarded to those member companies that have achieved five or more consecutive years (i.e., most recent five or more consecutive years) of work with no Lost Time Accidents and no Lost Workdays. This Award will be presented annually so that companies can qualify each year.  Calculations must accompany the company’s Safety Awards entry, and the company must have reported the safety records from prior years to ADSC’s Safety Awards Committee.

Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievement in the safety efforts of ADSC Contractor and Associate Member companies. These awards include: 

  • ADSC Safety Award Plaque – is awarded to the member companies whose TRC (Total Recordable Case) and DART (Days Away and Restricted Duty/job Transfer Case) rates are equal to or below the current Construction Industry average and achieve a minimum 90-point total score. Canadian firms participating in the ADSC Safety Awards Program should use the Canadian Province Workers’ Compensation Law and/or Occupational Safety and Health Regulations as described in Section A-1 of this application.

    Award Plaques will be given for the following employees hours worked categories:
    • Less than 50,000
    • 50,000 – 100,000
    • 100,000 – 300,000
    • 300,000 – 500,000
    • 500,000 – 750,000
    • Over 750,000
  • ZERO Total Incidence Rate Award: An additional award plaque will be presented to member companies with a Zero TRC and DART Combined Rates – regardless of man-hours worked.
  • The Dave White Memorial Award – awarded for the “Most Improved Safety Program” to the member company whose Incident Rate has greatly improved (i.e., during this award period compared to previous periods), and that has experienced an obvious change in safety practices during the most recent three years.
  • The Zero Lost Time Award – awarded to those member companies that have achieved five or more consecutive years (i.e., most recently five or more consecutive years) of work with no Lost Time Accidents and no Lost Workdays.  This Award will be presented annually so that companies can qualify each year.  Calculations must accompany the company’s Safety Awards entry, and the company must have reported the safety records from prior years to the ADSC Safety Awards Committee
  • The Rick Marshall Commitment to Excellence in Safety Award – awarded to the member company that has demonstrated a comprehensive and consistent safety program, beginning at the highest administrative level, filtering down throughout the entire company culture to the most basic field operations.

Important Dates

May 22, 2026 ENTRY DEADLINE
All completed applications must be received at the ADSC office by the close of business.

June 26, 2026 
Safety Award winners will be notified via email or phone contact. Winners will be celebrated at the July 2026 ADSC Summer Meeting Awards presentation and will also be announced via social media platforms, along with recognition in Foundation Drilling magazine. Award plaques will be shipped to each winner individually.

Eligibility

Eligible Contractor Members:

A.  U.S. Category I Contractor Members (single project in excess of $2 Million)
B.  U.S. Category II Contractor Members (single project from $750,000 – $2 Million)
C.  U.S. Category III Contractor Members (single project from $250,000 – $750,000)
D.  U.S. Category IV Contractor Members (single project from $50,000 – $250,000)
E.  U.S. Category V Contractor Members (single project up to $50,000)
F. Canadian Category I Contractor Members (performs single projects in excess of $750,000)
G.  Canadian Category II Contractor Members (performs single projects up to $750,000)
H.  Canadian Category III Contractor Members (performs single projects up to $250,000)

Eligible Associate Members:

I.  International, National, and Local Associate Members

Note:  All ADSC Contractor and Associate Members are eligible to compete each year, even if the Contractor or Associate Member has won an award in a prior year. 

Instructions for Completing the Application

1.  Select your category letter (A-I) from the list above.
2.  Complete the statistical data in Sections A & B.
3.  Complete the basic descriptions in Section C.
4.  Sign the Certificate of Release in Section D.