Apply Now: MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Awards Celebrate Innovation and Safety in Mechanical Contracting

December 15, 2025

MCAA and long-time safety partner CNA bring you the MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Awards Program—one of the most prestigious recognitions in our industry. These annual awards honor MCAA member companies for outstanding safety programs and innovative safety initiatives, because nothing is more important than protecting the health and safety of our workforce. Take a moment to showcase your company’s success—apply today!

How to Qualify

To be eligible, submit your application by January 30, 2026, including:

  • A description of your 2025 safety and health program and why it deserves recognition.
  • Details of an innovation that helped you achieve exceptional safety performance during the year.

New Award Categories Reflect Industry Growth

New this year, we have updated the category sizes to keep up with the changing landscape of our industry. Companies will be grouped into five categories based on total hours worked, with one winner selected in each category:

  • Category 1: 0-200,000 hours
  • Category 2: 200,001-500,000 hours
  • Category 3: 500,001-1,000,000 hours
  • Category 4: 1,000,001-1,500,000 hours
  • Category 5: 1,500,001 + hours

 Winners will receive:

  • National recognition
  • A beautiful glass award to display proudly

Questions?

Contact Raffi Elchemmas (raffi@mcaa.org) for more information.

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