Kent, Ohio – The Davey Tree Expert Company and its employees have been recognized with multiple 2026 industry awards from the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the Utility Arborist Association (UAA), highlighting the company's ongoing commitment to safety, leadership and professional excellence.
TCIA honored Davey with the Outstanding Company Contribution to Safety Award, recognizing the company's investment in employee safety through initiatives including the SEED Campus, the Telematics Driver Safety Program and the development of an ISO 9001-certified climbing curriculum.
"Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and these awards reflect the dedication of our employees and teams across the company," said Phil Snyder, vice president, Health & Safety. "We are honored and proud to see their efforts recognized by these great associations."
In addition to the company award, several Davey employees were honored by TCIA for their commitment to safety and service:
Safety Standout Award: Davey's Industrial Athlete Program, represented by Jason Sakihara, field manager, and Bailey Evers, industrial injury prevention specialist.
Safety Standout Award: Ryan Pinto, foreman, for his response during a wildland fire incident.
Outstanding Individual Award: Adam Klein, district manager of Davey's Crystal Lake office, for assisting a client experiencing a medical emergency.
Good Samaritan Award: Ethan Ramirez, assistant district manager, Nanaimo office, Davey Canada, for assisting an injured individual.
Good Samaritan Award: Chantelle Howard, apprentice, Vancouver Utility, for providing first aid during an emergency.
Davey Resource Group (DRG) was also recognized through the achievements of Vince Mikulanis, vice president, Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) Operations, who was named UAA's 2026 Utility Arborist of the Year.
"I am honored to receive this recognition from the Utility Arborist Association,” said Mikulanis. “Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to learn from and work with many talented professionals who are committed to advancing utility arboriculture. I'm grateful for their support and proud to contribute to the industry.”
The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the utility arboriculture profession through leadership, service and industry advancement.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1880 and headquartered in Kent, Ohio, Davey has over 12,000 employees who create and deliver sustainable solutions. Davey continues to grow through expertise with the SEED Campus, its newest commitment to training, research and safety. Become part of the Davey legacy by applying today and join one of the top ten largest employee-owned companies in the U.S.
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