2026 Safety Awards Banquet
The Safety Awards Banquet presents key awards like the Drivers of the Month, Driver of the Year and the Safety Professional of the Year as well as recognizes the Fleet Safety Contest winners.
This marquee celebration is open to all KMCA member companies and the families of recognized drivers.
The banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 beginning at 5:45 pm at the Townsite Tower in Topeka, KS.
What would you say to companies who aren't nominating their drivers?
"Really get your drivers engaged in this program...this is more than driving a truck. This makes a better working environment....give them a better attitude, something to look forward to, something to drive safer for..." - Bill Jones, KMCA Driver of the Year, 2025
Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of this momentous occasion! 
KMCA will begin accepting nominations on January 5.
All nominations must be received by Feb. 13 at midnight.
Driver of the Month Nomination Form 2025
Fleet Award Nomination Form 2025
Safety Professional Nomination Form 2025
*The awards cover the previous year of service. The above forms are the correct forms for the period that opens on Jan. 5, 2026.
Want a better understanding of how the KMCA's Safety Awards work and how they impact drivers you want to celebrate? Click on the image below to watch the the webinar "How KMCA Celebrates Drivers." To hear about the Safety Awards and Banquet, navigate to minute 2:55. To hear about the Kansas Road Team, navigate to minute 12:40. To hear about the Kansas Truck Driving Championship, navigate to minute 28:20. |