LOCKPORT — Jodi Satches, Bollinger vice president of Health, Safety and Environmental Services, has been awarded the 2011-2012 Safety Professional of the Year Award by Signal Mutual Indemnity Association Ltd., according to a news release from Bollinger Shipyards Inc.

The award was presented to Satches at the Signal Mutual Board of Directors Meeting in Orlando, Fla., in January.

The Safety Professional of the Year Award is presented to the industry representative who has promoted employee safety and health throughout their organization, setting high safety standards based on personal values and commitment to the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Donald “Boysie” Bollinger, Bollinger’s CEO, president and chairman of the board, said, “Our company is very proud of Jodi for winning this award. She continues to be an outstanding leader in our drive to continue to remain the Safest Shipyard in America. The recognition of her efforts is greatly appreciated and well deserved.”