2025 August SIDE Award Recipients
The SIDE Award honors those who exemplify the values that define who we are at Peckham: Safety, Integrity, Dedication, and Efficiency. The August 2025 SIDE Award recipients have demonstrated outstanding leadership, quick thinking, and a strong commitment to our mission. Whether responding in a crisis, supporting major company initiatives, or ensuring our customers and visitors have the best possible experience, these individuals and teams continue to set the standard for excellence at Peckham.
Roger Walters, Josh Edwards, Andres Ramirez and Leonard Germain demonstrated extraordinary teamwork and quick thinking when a driver collapsed outside the booth after arriving with a popped tire. The crew immediately jumped into action, helping the driver into a seat, calling 911, retrieving the nearest AED, and posting someone at the entrance to guide emergency responders. Thanks to their calm, decisive response, the driver received critical care and was transported to a hospital before being flown to an intensive care unit.
Chuck Cuyler’s leadership and Joe Ciliberto’s dedication are key to the success the day 2 of our Peckham Way Tour. They welcomes every guest with enthusiasm and ensures each tour is informative, secure, and personal. By sharing plant history, company stories, and their own experiences, Chuck and Joe create a warm, family feel that reflects everything we stand for. Their commitment to safety and the strong sense of teamwork they foster at Wingdale continue to set a high standard.
Heather Ross’ behind-the-scenes work on the 2025 Safety Summits played a critical role in their success. From managing DOT compliance to coordinating venues, caterers, registration, and logistics, Heather stepped up without hesitation. Her dedication ensured everything ran smoothly. Her integrity, efficiency, and commitment have strengthened our safety culture and made a lasting impact across the company.
Austin Field, Jared Bloom, and Ryan Lapp from Catskill went above and beyond to serve one of our customers during a critical job. Despite plant shutdowns, frozen tanks, and the holiday season, the team coordinated with the customer to reschedule the job, reopened the plant, and carefully brought it back online. By Monday, the team had produced the material needed without issue, helping keep the project on track and the road safe for travelers.
Each of these individuals and teams exemplifies what it means to live our values of safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency. Their hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to drive our company forward and inspire those around them.