Safety Awards
Anyone may make nominations to the NASP or IASP "Hall of Heroes". The Hall of Heroes are those who have been awarded a Safety Award or a Certificate of Honorable Mention by the National or International Association of Safety Professionals. Those recognized in this manner by NASP/IASP must have accomplished one of the following:
- Save a Human Life
- Prevent the Serious Physical Injury to a Person or Persons
- Place Themselves at Risk of Death or Serious Physical Injury in the Attempt to Protect Another Person
- Make Such Contributions to a Community, State, or Nation That Result in Outstanding Improvement to the Safety of its Citizens
- Make Such Contributions to a Workplace That Result in Outstanding Improvement to the Safety of Workers
- Develop an Exceptional Hazard Remedy That Appears Likely to Save a Human Life
- Make a Contribution to Life Safety so Exceptional as to Warrant National Recognition
The Specific Awards Given By NASP and IASP Include:
- The Medal of Honor
- This award requires the direct saving of a life, through extreme personal risk or exceptional effort.
- The Medal of Valor
- This award requires the direct saving of a human life, the attempt to save a human life, or the remedy of a hazard that was likely to cause death or serious physical harm, while under significant personal risk or against such great odds as to exhibit valor.
- The Medal of Merit
- This award requires a contribution to human safety so exceptional as to warrant national recognition.
- Life Saving Award
- This award requires the saving of a human life through the use of CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, or an approved means of rescue.
- The Outstanding Service Award
- This award requires a demonstrated commitment to human safety with quantifiable results, that distinguishes the recipient as one who has made exceptional effort above and beyond that normally expected of a person in a comparable position. Or, those nominated for the The Medal of Honor, The Medal of Valor, or The Medal of Merit whose actions are not deemed by NASP as sufficient to warrant the Medal, but who are deemed by IASP or NASP to warrant recognition.
If you wish to nominate someone for one of these awards, e-mail us at awards@naspweb.com, with a brief explanation of their act and why you think they should be recognized. Include your telephone number and an NASP or IASP staff member will contact you. If the award is given to a NASP or IASP member there is no charge. If the award is given to a non-member the nominator or employer must pay a preparation, shipping and handling charge of $20.00. The award may be presented by the nominator, by a local NASP or IASP member or by a member of the NASP/IASP staff. If awarded by a member of the NASP or IASP staff, the nominator or employer must pay the actual travel expenses of the staff member.
