Distinguished Service to Safety Awards

National Safety Council Honors Individuals with Distinguished Service to Safety Awards

Presented for commitment to safety and health

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, seven individuals were awarded the highest honor bestowed on a safety professional by the National Safety Council. The Distinguished Service to Safety Award is presented annually to individuals who, throughout their careers, have demonstrated outstanding service to the field of safety and health.

NSC honored the seven 2010 recipients at the Opening Session of its annual Congress & Expo. Award recipients are nominated either by one of the NSC occupational divisions or the Board of Directors.

"Those who receive the DSSA have exhibited a lifetime commitment to safety and health. We're thrilled to be recognizing such outstanding individuals for their efforts to prevent injuries and deaths," said National Safety Council President and CEO Janet Froetscher.

Receiving this year's Distinguished Service to Safety Award are:

Gary A. Higbee, EMBA, CSP

President & CEO, Higbee & Associates Inc. and Senior Consultant, SafeStart Safe Track

Recognized for outstanding efforts within the Chapter Services Division

Charles A. Hurley

CEO (retired), Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Recognized for outstanding efforts by NSC Board of Directors

Robert E. Lawless, CUSA, CHST

President, Client Safety Resources Inc.

Recognized for outstanding efforts within the Utilities Division

Arthur Locken II

Executive Board Member (retired), IBEW Local Union 77

Recognized for outstanding efforts within the Labor Division

Stephen E. O'Toole

Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs – Safety (retired), General Motors

Recognized for outstanding efforts by NSC Board of Directors

Dennis Shinault, CDS

Director of Loss Prevention, Baldwin & Lyons Inc.

Recognized for outstanding efforts within the Transportation Division

Jane Williams

CEO & Owner, A-Z Safety Resources Inc.

Recognized for outstanding efforts within the Construction Division

The National Safety Council (www.nsc.org) saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy.