Recognition highlights a zero-incident milestone and individual leadership in mental health, worker safety, and safety management.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — When a construction firm logs more than a quarter-million hours without a single workplace incident, that is not luck—it is a culture. Hedrick Brothers Construction and several of its employees were recognized with four distinct safety honors at the AGC Florida East Coast Chapter’s 2026 Safety Summit & Excellence Awards, which took place October 1 in West Palm Beach.
The company earned a National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) Certificate of Commendation after achieving a zero-incident rate across 275,000 hours worked. That organizational achievement was matched by individual recognition for three team members whose efforts span mental health advocacy, worker education, and overall safety leadership.
Anna Schmidt was presented with the Mental Health Award: Commercial GC, while Victoria Miel took home the Worker Safety Award of Excellence for her role in educating and supporting Hedrick Brothers employees. Samira Turner, ASP, CHST, CCHM, who serves as Safety Manager at Hedrick Brothers, received the Mike Scarborough Safety Professional of the Year Award.
These four honors extend a lengthy track record of safety excellence for Hedrick Brothers with the AGC Florida East Coast Chapter. The company has previously received AGC Safety Awards of Excellence for every year from 2016 through 2025, demonstrating a sustained commitment that goes well beyond a single event.
At Hedrick Brothers, safety is not an afterthought—it is embedded into every phase of a project. The company integrates ongoing training, thorough planning, hazard assessments, and site logistics into its daily operations, ensuring that safety is considered at every step.
“Safety is something our team works at every day, so it means a lot to see Hedrick Brothers and several members of our team recognized together,” said Samira Turner, Safety Manager at Hedrick Brothers. “Reaching 275,000 hours with zero incidents is something everyone at Hedrick can be proud of, and these awards reflect the work our team puts in to looking out for one another.”
The 2026 Safety Summit & Excellence Awards convened members of South Florida’s construction industry for a morning centered on workplace safety and leadership. Attendees heard an OSHA update and a keynote presentation focused on safety leadership.
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About Hedrick Brothers Construction: Hedrick Brothers Construction is a privately held, Florida-based construction management, general contracting, and design-build firm, serving clients since 1979. Headquartered in West Palm Beach with regional offices in Miami, Stuart, and Orlando, the company delivers high-quality commercial, institutional, multifamily, and luxury residential projects across the state. With a commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and innovation, Hedrick Brothers provides full-service solutions including preconstruction, virtual design & construction (VDC), and complex project execution for both public and private sectors. Led by Founder and CEO Dale R. Hedrick, the company is recognized for its disciplined approach, collaborative culture, and long-standing relationships within the industry and community. For more information, visit HedrickBrothers.com.
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Why it matters: Safety awards like these are not just trophies—they signal to clients, employees, and the broader industry that a company prioritizes human well-being over speed or cost. Hedrick Brothers’ consistent recognition, including this latest zero-incident milestone, sets a benchmark for what disciplined safety culture can achieve in Florida’s competitive construction market.
