Website link for application: 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 February 1st.

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

Nov 01, 2020

There is still time to submit applications for academic scholarships and professional development grants from ASSP Foundation through Dec. 1, 2020, for its annual disbursement of financial awards in 2021.

Nov 01, 2020

ASSP’s annual Future Safety Leaders Conference has shifted from a 2-day in-person event to a series of virtual programs. Programming is available starting Nov. 5, 2020.

Hardship Membership

ASSP has a hardship membership program available to members who have lost their jobs. Members may fill out this form to be considered or for more information please contact Customer Service at +1-847-699-2929 or customerservice@assp.org.

Job Loss Hardship Membership Form

 

In accordance with our Chapter Bylaws the _National Capital Chapter, Article VI, Section 1. Nominations and Elections Committee for Chapter Year 2020-2021 has been appointed.

 

The newly appointed Nominations and Elections Committee will oversee the election of our 2021-2022 Chapter/Section Executive Committee. Names are as follows:

Jerry Rivera – Committee Chair

Tom Trauger – Committee Member

Ashelyn McConnell – Committee Member

Anyone interested in running for an Executive Committee position should email the Chapter Nominations and Elections Committee Chair- Jerry Rivera: Jerry.Rivera.Jr@gmail.com no later than Friday, November 20th.