ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the National Safety Council honored seven individuals with Distinguished Service to Safety Awards, the highest award the Council presents to safety professionals. This year's seven recipients were honored at the Opening Session of the NSC Congress & Expo in Anaheim – the largest annual gathering of safety and health professionals in the United States.
"This year's winners have raised the bar for everyone working in safety today," said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council. "They continue to inspire their peers, and their work has undoubtedly made our world safer."
Honorees were nominated by a National Safety Council occupational safety volunteer group or division. The following individuals were honored:
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DSSA Winner |
Employer |
Title |
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Drew Ellesmere-Jones |
DJ Management Solutions LLC |
President |
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Charles C. Herrier NRENR, CEM |
Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System |
Occupational Safety & Health Manager |
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Melissa Wandall |
National Coalition for Safer Roads |
President of the National Coalition for Safer Roads, Founder & President of The Mark Wandall Foundation |
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Daniel J. Hartwig, CSP, CIH |
General Health & Safety Services Corp. |
President |
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Fred W. Bonewell |
CPS Energy |
Vice President Enterprise & Public Safety |
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Rick Irwin |
Alliant Energy/IBEW Local 965 |
Safety Blue Hat |
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Michael F. Henderek (retired) |
ExxonMobil Corporation |
Safety Programs Manager |
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