2025 Award Winners

Award of Excellence

Sponsored By Domtar

• International Paper – Prattville
• Graphic Packaging International – East Angus

Safety Leader of the Year

Sponsored by George Kress Foundation

• Robert Knoll, Green Bay Packaging

Distinguished Service Award

• TBD

Executive Eagle

Sponsored by Smurfit WestRock

• Bill Edwards, Domtar

Innovator Award

Sponsored by International Paper

• Finalist List: Smurfit Westrock Winston-Salem – EVOL Fire Safety, Smurfit WestRock Yakima – Slitter Scorer Guard, Domtar Rothschild – Pulp Mill Chip Chute Improvement, Domtar Rothschild – Hydraulic Core Remover

Safety Committee/ Team Award

• Finalist List: Smurfit West Rock – Nicholasville & Graphic Packaging International – Kalamazoo