2024 ASSP Safety Professional of the Year
Matthew Herron, M.S., P.E., CSP, CPE
Southwest Research Institute
ASSP Names Safety Professional of the Year 2024
The ASSP Safety Professional of the Year Award
The Safety Professional of the Year Award is presented annually to an ASSP member who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the occupational safety and health (OSH) field while also advancing the OSH profession overall.
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Honoree Benefits
Each recipient receives a $2,000 honorarium and commemorative engraved award.
Nominee Requirements
Eligibility requirements encompass an individual member's:
- Expertise
- Industry and ASSP involvement
- Previous awards
- Leadership
- Endorsements
We highly encourage all ASSP chapters, regions, common interest groups and practice specialties to nominate their members for this award. Individuals may also self-nominate.
Submission Process
New Process Coming
Thank you for submitting nominations for the ASSP Safety Professional of the Year 2025.
For the 2026 season, the ASSP SPY Award will transition to an online submission process. Please check back for details on the updated format. Nominations for the 2026 ASSP SPY are due by November 1, 2025.
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