Frequently Asked Questions

We value your trust, we appreciate your involvement and leadership in ASSP, and we thank you for your engagement and support as we look ahead to Safety 2023 in San Antonio. Below is more information about programs and responsibilities for ASSP leaders at Safety 2023.

ASSP Leaders and Honorees Celebration

This invitation- only event will welcome ASSP volunteer leaders, past presidents and Fellows, and 2023 award recipients . Invitations will be distributed in Spring 2023.

Who is invited to this event?

The following groups of leaders and honorees are invited to attend this celebration (all are 2022-23 recognition and terms, unless otherwise noted):

• Society-elected leaders (Board of Directors, Council Vice Presidents, Regional Vice Presidents, Administrators, Assistant Administrators and Area Directors)
• Past Presidents & Fellows
• 2023 recipients of:
  • Honor of Fellow
  • Safety Professional of the Year
  • William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator
  • President’s Award
  • Charles V. Culbertson Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards
  • Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal
  • Regional Safety Professionals of the Year
  • Safety Professionals of the Year from the Council on Practices and Standards, practice specialties and common interest groups
  • Professional Safety Article of the Year
  • Outstanding Student Section Award
  • Foundation Distinguished Service Award
• Foundation Trustees
• Foundation Next Generation Board
• Presidents of 2021-22 Platinum Chapters
• Administrators of 2021-22 Platinum Practice Specialties and Common Interest Groups
• Technical and Professional Recognition Committee
• Chairs of ASSP Society committees responsible for recognized awards
• PDC Planning Committee

I did not receive an invitation, how do I register?

Invitations will be sent in Spring 2023.

Can I bring a guest?

Can I bring a guest? Due to limited capacity in the venue, this invitation does not include guests. We will make a few exceptions for the 2023 Fellows, Safety Professional of the Year and Outstanding Educator of the Year.

Additional guests may be accommodated, on request, depending on event registration numbers. We are grateful for the support leaders and honorees have received from family and loved ones. Our goal is to accommodate as many guests as the space allows once we’re sure of the number of ASSP leaders who will be able to attend. Additional guest requests can be made by e-mailing customerservice@assp.org. Your guest request will be confirmed after the RSVP deadline.

I received an invite but I’m not able to attend. Can I give my invite to someone else?

Invitations for this event are not transferable.

What’s the attire for the event?

We ask that attendees to wear business casual attire. Our goal is to provide attendees a great opportunity to meet and network with other ASSP leaders and contributors in a comfortable setting.

How will this year’s recipients be recognized?

We are working to finalize the details, but we will provide recognition in various ways. For example, there will be special signage in the venue. After the reception, the signage display will be moved to a centralized location accessible to all Safety 2023 attendees.

Volunteer Registration and Travel

Volunteer leaders who hold the following positions will receive a non-transferable registration code for a complimentary registration to Safety 2023:

• Board of Directors
• Council Vice Presidents
• Regional Vice Presidents
• Administrators
• Fellows
• Society Past Presidents
• Professional Development Committee

Under our current operating budget, we are reimbursing travel expenses for only a limited number of volunteer leaders who attend Safety 2023 in San Antonio. For example, we plan to cover travel expenses for members of the Board of Directors who will have official on-site roles during the conference. ASSP staff members will be on site to fulfill key roles.

No ASSP business meetings (including board, committee and council meetings) will be held at Safety 2023.

Community Receptions

We will not host community receptions as part of the conference. However, member communities may host virtual receptions and/or informal gatherings. We will post information on these activities on the Safety 2023 networking page as details are finalized.

In addition, all attendees are invited to attend the Monday night social event, which will be a ticketed event held outdoors on the Henry B. González Convention Center campus.

Informal Gatherings

We understand that many of our members and groups of members from our various communities are excited to reconnect with colleagues while in San Antonio. If you elect to self-organize as individual members, please use your best judgment and review the latest CDC guidelines.

Leader Responsibilities

ASSP leaders are responsible for upholding the ASSP Code of Conduct and are accountable to all event rules and regulations.