"The FWEA Safety Committee is dedicated to building a culture of safety through training, education, and recognition. We strive to ensure an incident free industry by improving hazard recognition skills, ensuring employees return home safe daily and that the communities in which we work and live remain hazard free."
The Safety Awards are for utilities who maintain exemplary safety programs. Facilities from all over the state of Florida compete for the opportunity to receive a plaque recognizing the excellent safety programs that are in place all over our state.
Awards will be presented during the FWRC WEF Awards, Lifetime Membership Presentation,
and FWEA Awards Presentation May 4 - 7, 2025
Click the button below to learn more about FWEA awards and how to submit your nominations!
Current Committee Chair
Jacqueline Hall
Director Safety and Risk Management
Toho Water Authority
Past Committee Chair
Scott Holowasko
Gainesville Regional Utilities
Jackie Hall is a safety professional with over 20 years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health. She holds a Master's in Safety Management from West Virginia University and is certified in OSHA, MSHA, Hazwoper, and Incident Investigation. Jackie has led safety programs in diverse industries, including managing 30,000 hours of training for 1,300 miners at a large coal operation in Western Pennsylvania.
Currently, as Director of Safety and Risk Management at Toho Water Authority in Florida, she focuses on improving workplace safety and managing risks. Jackie has been recognized by NIOSH and has extensive experience in emergency response and compliance.
Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, cycling, gardening, and spending time with her son. She’s also a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Fantasy Football.
