Excellence in EHS Management Award

INTRODUCTION: The Excellence in EHS Management Award recognizes an individual who has excelled in their role as an EHS manager. The Institute for Hazardous Materials Management [IHMM] will present the award at the annual National Safety Council Expo.

The honoree will receive a commemorative plaque and be recognized in a press release and in IHMM member communications. Travel expenses to the award ceremony will be subsidized. If traveling from overseas IHMM will pay travel expenses from the nearest port of entry.

Nominations will be accepted from May 20th through July 15th of each year – though for 2020 we are accepting nominations through December 31, 2020 as the award will be given during the NSC conference in March 1-5, 2021 and done virtually.

NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Possesses a current ASHM, CSMP, or CSHM credential.
  2. Currently works in an EHS field
  3. Has demonstrated exemplary performance above and beyond the scope of assigned responsibilities in EHS Management such as:
    • Brought about significant positive change in safety in their organization
    • Demonstrated innovation and proactive leadership utilizing highly effective practices to inspire and lead others to practice safe work habits
    • Decreased costs and improved production through improvements to environmental safety and health policies, practices and/or programs that result in a safer workplace while supporting lean and green initiatives.
    • Inspired others by building relationships/partnerships with others in the profession and/or community

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. A principal nominator and two (2) endorsements are required for each nomination submitted for consideration. Self-nominations are acceptable.
  2. An individual may serve as principal nominator for only one nominee but may endorse other nominees.
  3. Nominations must include a supporting narrative that provides a detailed description of how the nominee’s achievements qualify for excellence in EHS Management.
  4. Narrative statements should not exceed two pages
  5. Completed nomination with supporting documents must be e-mailed to mshea@ihmm.org on or before December 31st.
    • The principal nominator sends form via e-mail.
    • The principal nominator must copy each endorser on the e-mail submission.
    • Steps a. and b. serve as an electronic confirmation in lieu of written signatures.

DEADLINE: Submissions or supporting documents will NOT be accepted after December 31st. Email to: mshea@ihmm.org beginning May 20th through December 31st

Excellence in EHS Management Award

NOMINATION FORM

    I nominate the following person for the IHMM Excellence in EHS Management award.


    Nominee's Name:

    Email address:

    Telephone:


    ISHM certification #

    Years in safety:

    Current position:

    Years in position:


    Nominee’s Employer


    Supervisor

    Utilizing no more than two (2) type-written pages, please describe how the nominee has excelled in EHS Management making sure that you cover the significant contributions of the nominee. Please be detailed enough within the two-page limit so a review committee will understand the value of the contributions.

    Supporting Narrative:

    In lieu of written signatures, typing your name and date on the signature line constitutes an electronic signature. The principal nominator may e-mail the nomination to mshea@ihmm.org and cc each endorser on the e-mail submission.

    PRINCIPAL NOMINATOR:


    Principal Nominator (please type or print legibly)


    Department [Company?]


    (NOTE: The Principal Nominator may not act as Principal Nominator for any other nomination.)


    Signature of Principal Nominator :

    Email address:

    Telephone:

    FIRST ENDORSER:


    Name of Endorser (please type or print legibly)


    Department/Company

    Comments:


    Signature of Endorser :

    Email :

    Telephone:

    SECOND ENDORSER:


    Name of Endorser (please type or print legibly)


    Department/Company

    Comments:


    Signature of Endorser :

    Email :

    Telephone:

    Deadline for receipt of submissions is July 15th.