2025 Workplace Safety Awards

Building a Stronger Workplace Safety Culture

Creating a safer workplace takes more than policies and procedures. It requires ongoing commitment, employee involvement and a shared responsibility to look out for one another. Each year, FFVA Mutual’s Safety Awards recognize policyholders that put these principles into action by strengthening their safety programs, reducing workplace risks and making employee well-being a priority.

This year, we’re proud to honor ASE Telecom and Data and Sunset Air with Safety Achievement Awards, and Table Design with the Commitment to Safety Award. These organizations demonstrate that safety isn’t just a something to review from time to time – it’s a core value that drives their operations.

Meet FFVA Mutual’s 2025 Safety Award Winners

ASE Telecom & Data – Safety Achievement Award recipient

ASE Telecom & Data has providing low voltage cabling and security solutions since 1984 and has been a policyholder with FFVA Mutual for 16 years.

Sunset Air & Home Services – Safety Achievement Award recipient

Sunset Air & Home Services is an employee-owned HVAC company that has been serving Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years and has been a policyholder with FFVA Mutual for nearly 6 years.

Honoring Progress in Workplace Safety

The Commitment to Safety Award (also known as the Most Improved award) recognizes a policyholder that is actively strengthening its safety culture and showing measurable progress in safety performance.

Commitment to Safety Award Criteria:

• Improved MOD rate and declining loss ratio, showing steady progress
• Active participation in FFVA Mutual’s safety services and OSHA-based training programs
• Implementation of structured safety programs, inspections, incentive initiatives, and committee engagement

Table Design – Commitment to Safety Award recipient

The company specializes in creating handcrafted custom tables using a variety of materials and finishes. Table Design has been insured with FFVA Mutual for eight years.

Safety Awards – Honorable Mention Recipients

This year, the safety team added Honorable Mention awards to three policyholders for promoting safety awareness and supporting a culture where safety is a shared value throughout the organization.

Those recipients are Osprey Corporation, Alpine Plumbing and Florida Powertrain & Hydraulics.

Celebrating a Shared Commitment to Safety

“Each of this year’s award recipients has demonstrated that a strong safety culture is built through consistent effort, teamwork and a willingness to keep improving,” said Ernie Medina, Vice President of Safety and Loss Control at FFVA Mutual. “We are proud to recognize their achievements and the meaningful steps they are taking to protect their employees and create safer workplaces.”

Looking Ahead: Nominate Your Company for a 2026 Safety Award

Our policyholders are at the heart of everything we do. If your company is making meaningful progress in workplace safety, we encourage you to apply for the 2026 FFVA Mutual Safety Awards. Watch your inbox for nomination details and take the opportunity to recognize your team’s commitment to building a safer workplace.

Criteria for FFVA Mutual Safety Award Nominations

Eligible policyholders should:

• Maintain a loss ratio below 20% for at least three consecutive years with FFVA Mutual
• Demonstrate an improving experience modification factor, or MOD rate, during the qualifying period
• Complete key safety recommendations provided by FFVA Mutual safety consultants
• Participate in safety training and resources offered by FFVA Mutual and external organizations such as OSHA
• Implement formal workplace safety initiatives, including written programs, self-inspections, incentive programs and safety committees

FFVA Mutual Safety Awards FAQs

What are the FFVA Mutual Safety Awards?

The FFVA Mutual Safety Awards recognize policyholders that demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety through effective programs, employee training, risk reduction and continued safety improvement.

Who is eligible for an FFVA Mutual Safety Award?

FFVA Mutual policyholders may be considered based on factors such as loss performance, MOD rate improvement, completion of safety recommendations, participation in safety training and the implementation of formal workplace safety programs.

How are FFVA Mutual Safety Award winners selected?

Recipients are selected following a review of their safety performance, workplace safety initiatives, training participation and progress in addressing recommendations from FFVA Mutual safety consultants.

How can my company be considered for a 2026 Safety Award?

Eligible policyholders will receive information about the 2026 nomination process from FFVA Mutual. Watch your inbox for nomination details and instructions about submitting your company for consideration.

For more workplace safety insights, no-cost training and tools to support your team, explore our Safety Services or check out our latest blog posts.

This post was reviewed by Ernie Medina, FFVA Mutual’s Vice President of Safety and Loss Control.