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
- Recognition of 2025 Boston Pillars of Safety Award recipients:
- 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 Program
- Gala Presentation
- 100-year ASSP Greater Boston Chapter History
- Opening Speech by Chapter President Michael “Miki” Alroy
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.