The Paper and Packaging Safety Association (PPSA) announced the recipients of its 2026 individual and mill safety awards, along with the finalists for the Safety Committee/Team and Innovator categories. The awards recognize outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to safety excellence across the paper and packaging industry. The awards will be presented during the Awards Luncheon on June 9, 2026, at noon as part of PPSA’s 82nd Annual Safety and Health Conference. 2026 PPSA Award Winners: Executive Eagle Award, Rick Parris – Smurfit Westrock; Safety Leader of the Year, Joel Mann – International Paper; Award of Safety Excellence, Smurfit Westrock – Hodge Mill, Louisiana. …The Innovator Award recognizes companies and facilities that are developing creative and impactful approaches to workplace safety. Finalists include: Smurfit Westrock – Cincinnati, Shredder Fire Mitigation, Domtar – Johnsonburg Mill, Effluent Treatment Plant: Sludge Press H2S Toxicity, International Paper – Prattville, Roll Quality Management (RQM) System, Smurfit Westrock – Huntsville, and Hogger Clamshell Improvement.