ASSP Safety Professional of the Year

2020 ASSP Safety Professional of the Year

What Is the ASSP Safety Professional of the Year Award

The Safety Professional of the Year Award is awarded annually to an ASSP member who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the occupational safety and health (OSH) field while also advancing the OSH profession overall.

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Honoree Benefits

The Safety Professional of the Year Award is presented at our annual Professional Development Conference. Each recipient receives a $2,000 honorarium and an engraved statuette.

Nominee Requirements

All ASSP chapters, regions, practice specialties and common interest groups are highly encouraged to nominate their members for the ASSP Safety Professional of the Year Award. Individuals may also self-nominate. Eligibility requirements encompass an individual's expertise, industry and ASSP involvement, previous awards, leadership and endorsements.

Submission Process

• ASSP’s Technical and Professional Recognition Committee selects the award recipient. Submit your nomination package as a single PDF file to ASSP’s Professional Affairs staff by Nov. 1. Petition and attachments (e.g., letters, forms, table of contents) cannot exceed 37 pages.
• Fill out the survey linked here to ensure that ASSP receives your petition.

Resources

• Guide to Compiling an ASSP Safety Professional of the Year Petition
• Nomination Form
• Employer Endorsement Form