2026 Excellence Awards Nominations

Thank you for taking the time to review the 2026 nominations for NAEM's Excellence Awards in EHS&S management!

Lifetime Achievement Award

This prestigious award honors one executive-level EHS and Sustainability leader whose vision and commitment have positively shaped the field within a corporate management role.

  • Stephanie Sparkman, Director of Environmental Compliance; QTS Data Centers
  • Martin B. Stern, MPH, CIH, Vice President, Global EHS; Colgate-Palmolive Co.
  • Ronald “Chet” Brandon, CSP, CHMM, Senior Director of Global Sustainability, Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs; Hexion Inc.
  • Dr. Steven Guillory, Quality and Risk Manager; City of Houston
Additional Considerations
The following applicants are not eligible for the Lifetime Achievement but could be eligible for the other Excellence awards.

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