The Meat Institute recognized more than 200 meat and poultry facilities at the 2025 Environmental, Labor and Safety+ Conference in Charlotte, NC for leading the industry in continuous improvement in the areas of environment, worker safety and health and wellness.

“These companies are stand out examples of the work and the investments the meat and poultry industry makes in improving worker safety, the environment and the health of the people and communities where they operate,” said Meat Institute CEO Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO of the Meat Institute. “The awards recognize member achievements but also demonstrate to others in the industry and meat value chain the benefits of new technologies, procedures and innovations.”

Worker Safety Awards:

The Worker Safety Recognition Awards honor facilities that have achieved a high level of safety performance as part of the continuing effort to reduce occupational injury and illness. Award winners here.

The awards are based on a National Safety Council (NSC) evaluation of each eligible establishment's actual safety performance as well as its implementation of various key components of an effective safety and health program. The NSC staff examined Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Total Recordable Cases rate and the rate for Cases with Days Away From Work, Job Transfer, or Restriction (DART) data for each facility.

Health and Wellness Awards:

Health and Wellness Awards are granted to companies’ that improve health and wellness in their local and corporate communities. Award winners here.

Environmental Recognition Awards:

Environmental Recognition Awards were developed to provide recognition of a company's dedication to continuous environmental improvement, as witnessed by the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Award criteria are available here. Award winners here.

Environmental Achievement Awards:

Environmental Achievement Awards are for innovative leadership and progress in emissions reduction, energy conservation, packaging/food waste reduction, technological innovation and water conservation. Award winners here.

About the Meat Institute

The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute’s hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit: MeatInstitute.org.