Meet 2023 Soaring Eagle Leadership Award winner Amit Golan, VP Operations-West for CKF Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of disposable tableware and food packaging products. Amit was recognized at the 2023 Safety Pinnacle Awards Gala, hosted by the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC. The Soaring Eagle Leadership Award is presented to an executive leader or business owner who demonstrates exemplary and inspiring leadership that includes commitment to health and safety.
As a leader, Amit exhibits emotional intelligence and empathy, and is detail focused. The judging panel noted that Amit exemplifies the Eagle, a symbol of courage, honour pride, determination, and grace.
Amit's team says, “he is all about safety.” His commitment is evident. OSSE certified since 2019, Amit has led CKF through Process Safety Management and risk analysis programs, including a partnership with the Langley Fire Department.
The health and safety system at CFK Ltd reflects the continuum of health and safety in the workplace—focused on the whole person and the integral role that mental wellbeing plays in their culture.
For more than a decade, this event has celebrated safety excellence and leadership. Through the Safety Pinnacle Awards and Safety Excellence Awards, companies are recognized for their dedication towards reaching and maintaining standards of health and safety that:
Inspire teams to continue to find ways to increase health and safety—for the entire worker, both physically and mentally;
Build a healthy and sustainable safety culture that improves a company’s reputation, efficiency, and ability to retain talent; and
Demonstrate that a company’s commitment to their workers will benefit and lead to increased efficiency and profitability.
