Title: Nominations for Occupational Health & Safety Section Awards

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Section/SPIG: Occupational Health and Safety

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Megan Roberts
<toosunny2c@yahoo.com>

Nominations for the OHS Section awards are open from now until May 15
The OHS section offers awards in 3 categories:

Alice Hamilton (1869-1970). Alice Hamilton, considered the founder of occupational health in the United States, was a tireless activist and physician who dedicated her life to improving the health and safety of workers. She was committed to science, service, and compassion. This award recognizes the life-long contributions of individuals who have distinguished themselves through a career of hard work and dedication to improve the lives of workers.

Lorin Kerr (1909 -1991). Lorin Kerr was a life-long activist and served for over 40 years as a physician for the United Mine Workers. He was dedicated to improving coal miners' and other workers' access to care,
and to attaining black lung disease compensation and prevention. This award recognizes a new activist for sustained and outstanding efforts and dedication to improve the lives of workers.

International. This award recognizes individuals with outstanding achievement in the field of occupational health and safety outside the United States.

Please send your nominations to Megan Roberts at <toosunny2c@yahoo.com> by May 15. Include the name of the nominee, the award for which s/he is nominated and ONE PARAGRAPH ONLY describing why s/he should receive the award.