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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers has been Chartered since 1946 to serve the needs of the Safety Profession in the Los Angeles Area and to foster the Professional Development and Well-being of its Members. The American Society of Safety Engineers -- Protecting People, Property,and the Environment Since 1911.

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Awards and Honors:

Awards and honors are an acknowledgment of hard work and the importance of the recipients to the Safety Profession. Recipients deserve to be recognized as leaders in our field with no doubt that their work will protect others now and in the future.

The awards and honors we bestow each year are far-reaching and cover a number of categories. Of particular importance is awarding scholarships to those working their way towards a career in safety. Many companies including Bank of America, Monsanto, Liberty Mutual, Marriott and Aviva have found such scholarships extremely valuable in encouraging the recipients in their careers. The Los Angeles Chapter agrees.

Below is listing of the awards, their basis, and recipients.

Scholarships. The Chapter awards scholarships to full-time students who are pursuing occupational safety and health or similar degrees.

The J. Wesley Gebb Award. The Chapter's highest honor is given for consistent, significant contributions to the Safety Profession and/or the ASSE and the Los Angeles Chapter over an extended period or career. Given annually at the discretion of the Awards and Honors Committee for "DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT IN SAFETY." The J. Wesley Gebb memorial award was established in July, 1948. The esteemed J. Wesley Gebb, was honored for his very early leadership in the California Safety movement and his influence as Chief of the Southern California Headquarters of the California State Industrial Commission (renamed the Division of Industrial Safety and currently CAL/OSHA). Among Gebb's contributions to safety was his role in the founding of SCISS (Southern California Industrial Safety Society).
The Harold Somerfeld Award. The Chapter's honor for significant contributions to the professional development of Chapter Members exemplifying the teaching spirit of Harold Somerfeld. Given annually at the discretion of the Awards and Honors Committee. Begun in 1983, this award commemorates the contributions of Harold Somerfeld to the professional development of the Membership. Harold was a tireless teacher of safety subjects, CSP prep courses, and PE prep courses to the Membership, as well as being a highly regarded instructor at local colleges and for the National Safety Council's Greater Los Angeles Chapter.
Joseph M. Kaplan Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award. The Chapter's SPY is given for the most significant contributions to the Safety Profession and/or the ASSE and the Los Angeles Chapter during the award year. Given annually at the discretion of the Awards and Honors Committee. The SPY was named in February, 2008, to honor Joe Kaplan, the Chapter's longest surviving and active Charter Member.
Chapter Professional Paper of the Year. The Chapter's Executive Board from time to time will authorize a competition for best professional paper. Finalists are presented at a membership meeting. The competition is administered by the Professional Development Committee.
Chapter WISE Service Award: Awarded to those who have made significant contributions to the Women In Safety Engineering interest group.
ASSE Society Fellow: ASSE Society Fellow is a national honor to recognize contributions to safety and the Society on a national scale. Nominations are made and sponsored by the Chapter. The Society awards the honor at the Professional Development Conference each year.