The awards were presented to the winners by some of this year’s judges, including Tim Gothard, Executive Director of the Alabama Wildlife Federation; Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and Samuel Pierce, retired Eastern District Manager for the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Award winners were as follows:
Mitigation Excellence Award
Drummond Company
Land Stewardship Award
Southland Resources, Inc.
Water Quality Stewardship Award
Warrior Met Coal
Lifetime Commitment to Stewardship Award
David Zorbini, honoring a 49-year career as an environmental professional
Drummond Company (retired)
President’s Commitment to Community Award
Alabama State Port Authority
Outstanding Safety & Training Leadership Award
Capt. Temple Huckabee, honoring 46 years of experience and an exemplary safety record
Parker Towing Company
Exceptional Safety & Training Initiative Award
ABC Coke, a division of Drummond Company
Lifetime Dedication to Safety & Training Award
Robert Cagle, a dedicated mine rescue trainer with 46 years of experience
President’s Community Safety Award
Vulcan Materials Company
Champion of Safety
Gary Jones, 40 years without a lost time accident
Southland Resources, Inc.
