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National Safety Council Announces Call for Applications for Robert W. Campbell Award

National Safety Council Announces Call for Applications for Robert W. Campbell Award

Published 01-10-08

Submitted by National Safety Council

ITASCA, IL "“ January 10, 2008 "“ The Robert W. Campbell Award Program Committee invites organizations worldwide to participate in the 2008 cycle of this prestigious international award for business excellence through environmental, safety and health (EHS) management.

The Campbell Award honors corporations that make EHS integral to their business models, resulting in growth and financial performance. The link between EHS and financial returns is strong, recent research shows. Submissions must demonstrate how measurable EHS achievement is linked to business success.

Strategies and lessons learned from winning companies are showcased at conferences year-round, earning international recognition. In the spirit of education, and to influence business leaders, winning submissions are developed into academic-grade business case studies.

Companies compete in two size categories. Category I organizations employ more than 1,000 people; Category II organizations employ up to 1,000. Award reviewers are selected by the award's global partners. All companies that enter the review process receive written feedback from these recognized experts.

2008 winners will be announced at the National Safety Council's 96th Annual Congress & Expo in Anaheim, California, Sept. 19-26. The Campbell Award is developed by the National Safety Council, underwritten by Exxon Mobil Corporation, and supported by a network of global partners that provide worldwide outreach.

Past winners include Noble Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Alcan Inc., DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations Company and The Bahrain Petroleum Company.

Interested organizations are encouraged to submit an optional letter of intent. Submissions must be received by May 31, 2008. Submittal requirements and further information are available at www.CampbellAward.org or CampbellAward@nsc.org.

About the Campbell Award

Named for Robert W. Campbell, an early safety advocate and first president of the National Safety Council, the Award (www.CampbellAward.org) is underwritten by the Exxon Mobil Corporation through its philanthropic Foundation.

About the National Safety Council

The National Safety Council (www.nsc.org) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization dedicated to educating and influencing people to prevent accidental injuries and deaths. Members of the NSC include more than 50,000 businesses, labor organizations, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals. Founded in 1913 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the primary focus of the NSC is promoting safety and health in the workplace, in transportation, and in homes and communities.

About the ExxonMobil Foundation

As the primary philanthropic arm of Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States, the Foundation supports research and dissemination on selected topics, focusing on education, health and environment.

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The National Safety Council is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization. Members of the NSC include businesses, labor organization, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals. Founded in 1913 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the National Safety Council is committed to preventing accidental injuries in the workplace, on roads and highways, and in homes and communities.

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