ITASCA, IL Dec. 6, 2006 - The Robert W. Campbell Award Program Committee invites organizations from around the world to participate in the 2007 cycle of this prestigious international award for business excellence in safety, health and environmental management.

The call for applications seeks successful business models from organizations that excel in both SH&E and business performance. Case studies must demonstrate how measurable achievement in SH&E performance is linked to productivity, profitability and other measures of business performance.

Winning success stories are published and showcased at various conferences around the world throughout the year. The Campbell Award winner will be announced at the National Safety Council's 95th Annual Congress & Expo in Chicago, Oct. 12-19.

Companies enter within separate size categories. Category I organizations are enterprises with more than 1,000 employees, and subsidiaries of those enterprises; Category II organizations employ up to 1,000 people. Reviewers for the award are nominated and selected by the award's network of global partners. All companies that enter the award review process will receive written comments from the international expert reviewers.

The award is co-founded by the National Safety Council and the ExxonMobil Foundation, the award's underwriter. In addition, the award is supported by a broad network of international organizations that provide worldwide outreach.

Past winners of the Campbell Award include Noble Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Alcan Inc., and DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations Company.

Organizations interested in entering this Award are encouraged to submit an optional letter of intent by Feb. 28. Full applications for the award must be postmarked by May 31. Submittal requirements and other information about the award are available at www.CampbellAward.org or CampbellAward@nsc.org .

The National Safety Council ( www.nsc.or) 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.

The ExxonMobil Foundation is 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.

National Safety Council

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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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