2026 Green Cross for Safety Awards Honor Flagman, AT&T, and Clayton County Water Authority for Safety Innovations — National Safety Council (NSC)

Event summary

The National Safety Council announced the winners of the 2026 Green Cross for Safety Awards on September 15, 2026.
Flagman Inc. won the Safety Advocate award for its K-12 Road Safety Education Outreach Program.
AT&T National EH&S Organization won the Safety Excellence award for a 15.4% reduction in motor incidents from 2024 to 2025.
Clayton County Water Authority won the Safety Innovation award for developing the M.I.T.C.H.™ 2.0 system, reducing worker exposure by 23%.
The Green Cross Celebration raised over $660,000 for safety education and resources.

The big picture

The 2026 Green Cross for Safety Awards highlight the growing emphasis on proactive safety measures across industries. The recognition of Flagman, AT&T, and Clayton County Water Authority underscores the strategic importance of integrating advanced technologies and educational programs to mitigate workplace and roadway risks. These initiatives reflect broader trends in corporate governance and regulatory compliance, where safety is increasingly seen as a competitive differentiator and a key component of operational excellence.

What we're watching

Safety Innovation: Whether Clayton County Water Authority's M.I.T.C.H.™ 2.0 system can be scaled for broader adoption in other high-risk industries.
Regulatory Compliance: How AT&T's safety transformation efforts may influence regulatory standards for workplace safety in the telecommunications sector.
Educational Impact: The long-term effectiveness of Flagman's K-12 Road Safety Education Outreach Program in reducing roadside crashes involving future drivers.