The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) announced today the recipients of its 2023 “Safe Contractor of the Year” awards. The NRC recognized winning contractors for safety performance with platinum, gold and silver awards on January 4 at the NRC’s 2024 Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Congratulations to the contractors detailed below for their exemplary efforts to promote and improve safety in the rail contracting industry.
Platinum Award Winners
Gold Award Winners
Silver Award Winners
Bronze Award Winners
The NRC extends a special thanks to Jordan Goff and Kevin Pomeroy of Commercial Insurance Associates for volunteering their time and expertise to coordinate the evaluation of the applicants. Applications were scored based on six criteria
“Congratulations to the 47 contractors recognized with platinum, gold, silver, and bronze awards. It was exhilarating to honor their significant achievement at the NRC’s annual conference in Scottsdale,” said Michael McGonagle, the NRC’s vice president of government affairs and operations. “Thank you to Messrs. Goff and Pomeroy for your continued dedication and hard work on scoring the applications.”
The NRC is a U.S. trade association that advances the mutual interests of railway contractors and suppliers who construct, maintain and supply freight railroads and rail-transit and passenger lines. Founded in 1978, the NRC connects members with other railway industry professionals and government officials and policy makers. The NRC collaborates with its members, government, and industry leaders to create a positive business climate and to make railway construction and maintenance safer and more efficient.
"Receiving the NRC scholarship was monumental to my success at the University of Connecticut both academically and professionally. Receiving this award has not only alleviated the financial burden of my education, but has also given me the confidence to pursue my goals. It’s incredibly inspiring to know that organizations like the NRC are willing to invest in the future of students like me. Their support has made a lasting impact on my college experience, and I’m deeply grateful to have been selected as a recipient."
Simmons Boardman PUblishing Corp.
University of Connecticut
