ITASCA, IL - April 16, 2007 "“ The National Safety Council is extending the application deadline for its 2007 Robert W. Campbell Award to June 30, 2007. The winner of this international award recognizing business excellence in safety, health and environmental (SH&E) management will be announced at the National Safety Council's 95th Annual Congress & Expo in Chicago on Oct. 15, 2007.

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

Through the award's outreach and educational efforts, its winners are acknowledged not only as international business leaders, but as corporate citizens who recognize the value of protecting employees, communities and the environment. Winning case studies are published and showcased at conferences around the world.

Companies compete by size category. Category I organizations have more than 1,000 employees; Category II organizations employ up to 1,000 people. Each qualified application is evaluated by members of an international review panel representing management, labor, academic and government perspectives. Each participating organization receives the experts’ written feedback.

The National Safety Council's Robert W. Campbell Award is underwritten by the ExxonMobil Foundation and supported by a broad network of international organizations.

Past winners of the Campbell Award include off-shore drilling contractor Noble Corporation, health care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, metals producer Alcan Inc., and U.S. strategic petroleum reserve contractor DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations Company.

Organizations interested in applying for the award are encouraged to submit an optional letter of intent. Full applications for the award must be postmarked by June 30. Submittal requirements and other information about the award are available at www.campbellaward.org or campbellaward@nsc.org

About the National Safety Council
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.

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.

About Robert W. Campbell Award Global Partners
The Global Partners provide worldwide outreach and support for SH&E initiatives, including the Robert W. Campbell Award. Current members of this international network of respected organizations and agencies include:

The Conference Board (Worldwide)
International Safety Council (Worldwide)
International Social Security Association (Worldwide)
Consultora Leais (Argentina)
National Safety Council of Australia LTD (Australia)
Industrial Accident Prevention Association (Canada)
Minerva Canada (Canada)
Foundation for the Regional Center for Occupational Safety and Health, FUNDACERSSO (Central America)
China Occupational Safety and Health Association (China)
Institute of Safety and Health Practitioners, Hong Kong (China)
Occupational Safety and Health Council, Hong Kong SAR (China)
Colombian Safety Council (Colombia)
BG Chemie (Germany)
National Safety Council of India (India)
Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency (Korea)
Covami Consultores (Mexico)
Center for Environment, Safety and Health Technology Development (Taiwan)
McAfee School of Business Administration, Union University (USA)
McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University (USA)
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (USA)
Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire (USA)

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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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