Sawmill Safety Awards & Summit
While the Southern Forest Products Association celebrates the John Edgar Rhodes Sawmill Safety Excellence Awards every year, it becomes a party every other year at Forest Products EXPO!
Southern Forest Products Association Lumber Manufacturer members are considered for the award based on standardized information submitted using OSHA Form 300A – the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.
This form offers a yearly snapshot of workplace safety by reporting the number of work-related injuries and illnesses at each facility. Awards are presented in three divisions, and safety performance is judged by how each mill’s safety record stacks up against facilities with comparable lumber output throughout the year.
To emphasize sawmill safety culture, SFPA introduced the inaugural Sawmill Safety Summit at Forest Products EXPO 2025. This 45-minute Safety Summit featured representatives from each of the recognized mills shared their approaches to building a strong safety culture and real-world advice for improving safety performance.
Women's Leadership Summit
Elevate | Empower | Inspire
Whether you’re a rising professional, a seasoned executive, or just someone passionate about growth, innovation, and driving change — the Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by the Southern Forest Products Association is for you!
We all know leadership has looked a certain way for a long time. But the truth is, we’re changing that.
Summits like this are a reminder we’re not waiting around for change — we are the change. By showcasing successful women leaders, we’re not just clapping for achievements — we’re lighting the way for others to follow. We’re creating space for mentorship, for connection, and for the kind of career growth that breaks down old barriers.