Cole Ayres named NSC Rising Star of Safety

Cole Ayres, a UCOR senior industrial hygienist and respiratory protection program administrator, has been named to the National Safety Council’s (NSC) prestigious “Rising Stars of Safety” Class of 2026. The annual global award program, sponsored by Dow, recognizes outstanding safety professionals under the age of 40 who demonstrate a dedication to continuous safety improvement and…

Mel McKenzie receives Emerging Safety Leadership Excellence Award

Safety professionals from across the country gathered last week in Nashville for the 2026 Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) Safety+ Symposium, where Melissa “Mel” McKenzie was honored with the national VPPPA Emerging Safety Leadership Excellence Award. McKenzie, a safety programs specialist at UCOR, was recognized for her worker-centric initiatives that helped the company surpass…