Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council has announced 40 honorees younger than 40 as its NSC Rising Stars of Safety Class of 2011. This program recognizes tomorrow’s leaders for their commitment to safety, influence on safety culture and creation of safety initiatives producing measureable outcomes.
Read the full NSC Rising Stars press release
Showcase the brightest young talent on your safety team next year!
Check back in Spring 2012 when nominations open for the Class of 2012 Rising Stars.
Nominees for the Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2011, must meet the following criteria:
- Younger than 40 years old, as of December 31, 2011
- 5+ years direct safety experience and some level of safety oversight
- Demonstrated safety leadership, with practical examples of:
- Leadership attributes that set the nominee apart from his or her peers
- Initiating and/or leading a successful safety initiative with measurable results
- Engaging peers and transforming the safety culture of the organization
- Valuing safety as a critical part of business operations
- Nominations will only be accepted through the form, April 15 – May 31, 2011
- The response to each criteria question must be 150 words or less
- Nominee resume and head-shot photo (300 dpi or greater) must be submitted with the form for consideration
- Nominations must come from an individual other than the safety professional being considered
- Only one honoree will be chosen per company
- International nominations are accepted and encouraged
Selections were made through a blind evaluation of the entire nominee pool. The official NSC Rising Stars of Safety selection committee evaluated nominees without company or individual names visible.