100-Year Anniversary – ASSP Greater Boston Chapter

Honoring a Century of Safety Leadership in Boston

On May 1, 2025, the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals marked its 100th anniversary with an unforgettable celebration at the Boston Museum of Science. This historic evening honored a century of dedication to occupational safety, innovation, and professional excellence—bringing together past presidents, industry leaders, and rising stars in the safety community.

Our Centennial Gala showcased the strength of our chapter and the incredible people who continue to shape its future.

Gala Highlights

Opening remarks by 2024–2025 Chapter President Michael “Miki” Alroy
Inspiring keynote speech by ASSP Society President Pam Walaski
Special video message from ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly
Recognition of past chapter presidents Mike Sample
Recognition of 2025 Boston Pillars of Safety Award recipients:
Mike Sample, Rich Sarnie
Rising Star Award: Hayley Taylor – Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Institutional Leadership Award: Jen English – OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Safety Sentinel Award: Lauren Lamontagne – Professional Safety Enterprise
Construction Safety Excellence Award: Jamie Evans – Turner Construction
Life Science/Pharma Safety Excellence Award: Matt Ross – Moderna
Safety Innovation Award: Massachusetts Building Trade Recovery Council – Dan McNulty, Matthew McGonagle, Billy Vietze
Legacy of Safety Awards– Don Delikat, Eugenia Kennedy, David Crowley
Safety Professional of the Year: Peter Barletta – OSHA
Reflections on Boston’s legacy of transformation through safety
Networking with professionals from across industries
Stunning views, music, and celebration beneath the stars

Gala Materials

Gala Media

Thank You

Thank you to our event sponsors, volunteers, and members whose contributions made this milestone possible. Here’s to the next 100 years of advancing safety together.