ASSP Foundation/BCSP Distinguished Mentor Award

What is the ASSP Foundation/BCSP Distinguished Mentor Award?

This award recognizes an experienced safety professional who has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to mentorship. Their influence extends beyond technical knowledge, fostering leadership, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement in occupational safety and health

Criteria

• Community: Actively cultivates a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the EHS profession, including engagement with ASSP or similar organizations.
• Leadership: Demonstrates a sustained record of mentorship, guiding professionals in their careers and leadership development.
• Excellence: Models the highest professional standards, advancing the safety profession through mentorship.
• Accountability: Provides reliable, ethical, and constructive mentorship, ensuring mentees receive meaningful support.
• Respect: Fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment for mentees of diverse backgrounds, encouraging diverse perspectives in safety and health.
• ASSP Connection: Supports the advancement of ASSP’s mission, vision, and values through mentorship, professional development, or advocacy within the safety community. 

Honoree Benefits

Recipients receive a commemorative award and are recognized in our publications. This can lead to wider recognition within your community and organization, and within the broad EHS profession.

Nominee Requirements

Nominees should have at least 10 years in the profession. While not required, nominees will be asked to share their resume to demonstrate their career journey and to provide letters of support.

Submission Process

Deadline February 21. See the link below to be taken to our Submittable site to learn more and nominate yourself or a colleague.