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Chapter Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award

Application package: https://www.assp.org/docs/default-source/community-leader-resources/chapter-documents/assp-chapter-spy-packet.pdf?sfvrsn=2

The National Capital Chapter of ASSP actively acknowledges the contributions of its members. The Chapter Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) award is an honor acknowledging the dedication and outstanding contributions of a member to our Chapter. Each year one member is identified through membership nominations.

To be eligible nominees must

  1. Be a Professional Member or Member in good standing of their Chapter and the Society.
  2. Not have received this award within the past five (5) years.
  3. Be engaged in full-time employment in the profession of protecting people, property and the environment.

Nominees are not eligible if they are currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors or the Chapter Awards Committee, or have been elected an ASSP fellow.

All nominations must be submitted to the Chapter by May 31.

Judging Criteria

  1. The nominee’s most recent three (3) years of activities will be considered as a minimum.
  2. Demonstrated technical expertise in the broad field of safety and a thorough knowledge of the operational aspects of his/her safety employment.
  3. Demonstrated outstanding contributions to the, Chapter or Section, activities, including committee or task force chair, officer, services to members, lecturer at seminars, etc.
  4. Leadership in establishment, maintenance, and improvement of technical or Chapter programs in the organization nominee serves or elsewhere.
  5. Other personal achievements related to safety and health.
  6. Professional contributions to advance the safety profession, such as fostering professional development, public/community services, instructor at educational institutions, involvement in codes and legislation, articles written, work with allied groups, etc.
  7. Awards and innovations, including citations, honors, plaques; or new procedures or systems developed.
  8. Endorsements by superiors and verifications by associates, in the form of letters on appropriate stationery of the employer, Area Director, where applicable and Regional Vice President.

Submit completed SPY applications and supporting documents to the Awards Committee Members: 

Ashelyn McConnell: Ashelyn.mcconnell@gmail.com and Tom Trauger: TTrauger@gilbaneco.com

Nominations and Elections Committee

The following individuals comprise the Nominations and Elections Committee for 2024

Jerry Rivera – Chair

Mary Ciesluk – EC Member

Mike Mccullion – Member

Awarding of 2023 Janet Sprickman Scholarship

Sierra Virden of Grand Valley State University was awarded the 2023 Janet Sprickman Memorial Scholarship by the ASSP Foundation on behalf of the National Capital Chapter.

Sierra writes “Three years ago, I couldn’t even tell you what OSHA or OSH stood for, what duties a safety professional had, and thought that industrial hygienists worked in a dentist’s office. Now, I graduate a proud GSP with a plethora of experience in a variety of industries including construction, pharmaceutical, food, and even mining. All of this would have been impossible to achieve without the support system of my outstanding program faculty, mentors in my internships, and organizations like ASSP that promote the development of young professionals such as myself.

The financial assistance I have received will aid me in continuing my journey in safety as I go onto further my education in graduate school. A developing field even today, I aspire to be a safety professional that continues to redesign and redefine what safety can look like in the industry.Finally, through my career and own example, I hope to become the gateway and inspiration for other young girls and women to gain an interest in a career path they perhaps had never even considered themselves having a role in.“

Please see the full release for additional information on Sierra

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