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Champions of Safety Contest Deadline Fast Approaching

June 12, 2000

The deadline for entries is July 1, 2000 for Occupational\r\nHazards'annual Champions of Safety Contest.

Do you think you have what it takes to be a champion of safety? The deadline for entries is July 1, 2000 for Occupational Hazards'' annual Champions of Safety Contest.

Last year, three companies took home the industry''s most prestigious award for safety and health achievement.

They had several things in common, including worker protection programs and safety and health leadership.

We are looking for companies and people that display outstanding safety performance and a genuine interest in continuing to improve safety and environmental programs -- organizations and people who champion the cause of safety every day, creating innovative programs and fostering employee participation along the way.

The 2000 Champions of Safety Contest is open to individuals and organizations with a passion for achievement in occupational safety and health.

Winners will receive $1,000 and the a commemorative trophy.

They will also be profiled in the November issue of Occupational Hazards.

Are you a champion? If so, contact Karen Sarkis for more information and a contest entry form at (216) 931-9464. Entry forms also available online at www.occupationalhazards.com/cos/cos.asp?cosSection=contest_entry

by Virginia Sutcliffe

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Dave Blanchard, Editor-in-Chief: During his career Dave has led the editorial management of many of Endeavor Business Media's best-known brands, including IndustryWeek, EHS Today, Material Handling & Logistics, Logistics Today, Supply Chain Technology News, and Business Finance. In addition, he serves as senior content director of the annual Safety Leadership Conference. With over 30 years of B2B media experience, Dave literally wrote the book on supply chain management, Supply Chain Management Best Practices (John Wiley & Sons, 2021), which has been translated into several languages and is currently in its third edition. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at major trade shows and conferences, and has won numerous awards for writing and editing. He is a voting member of the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame, and is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.

Adrienne Selko, Senior Editor: In addition to her roles with EHS Today and the Safety Leadership Conference, Adrienne is also a senior editor at IndustryWeek and has written about many topics, with her current focus on workforce development strategies. She is also a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics. Previously she was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank. She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck?, which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list.

Nicole Stempak, Managing Editor: Nicole Stempak is managing editor of EHS Today and conference content manager of the Safety Leadership Conference.