New Robert W. Campbell Award to Recognize Safety, Health & Environmental Excellence

12/4/2003

From: John Ulczycki of the National Safety Council, 630-775-2160

ITASCA, Ill., Dec. 4 -- The National Safety Council announced today that its new international award for business excellence is being named the Robert W. Campbell Award, in honor of the first president of the National Safety Council. The Robert W. Campbell Award is a global leadership award that will be presented annually to companies that demonstrate commendable leadership and excellence in safety, health and environmental performance.

The Award will recognize the very best businesses that integrate safety, health and environmental (SH&E) management as a key business value and that demonstrate how SH&E performance is linked to productivity and profitability. The Award is being underwritten by a five-year, $1 million commitment from the ExxonMobil Foundation.

The first Award is expected to be presented at the 92nd National Safety Council Congress & Expo in September 2004. Information about the Award and applications are available at http://www.campbellaward.org. Interested organizations are asked to submit a non-binding Letter of Intent, indicating their interest in participating in the program, by March 31, 2004. Applications for the Award must be postmarked by May 31, 2004.

Winners of the award will be selected by a panel of 40 reviewers. These reviewers, to be selected by a group of international safety and health organizations, will include internationally known experts and leaders in business, education, safety, health and environmental fields. They will represent all regions of the world and management, labor, academic and government perspectives. The review process will include comprehensive evaluations and site visits to finalist organizations.

Several educational institutions and international safety and health organizations have already signed on as partners in the new Awards program, including the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. Global partners from outside the U.S. include: Leais R.L. (Argentina); The Industrial Accident Prevention Association (Canada); Chinese Society for Science and Technology of Labour Protection (China); Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (Korea); Occupational Safety and Health Council, Hong Kong SAR (China); Center for Environment; Safety and Health Technology (Taiwan); and International Safety Council (U.K.).

Robert W. Campbell, a Chicago attorney in the early 20th century, was a pioneer in the U.S. safety movement. At the turn of the century, worker injuries, deaths and high-profile tragedies brought increasing attention to workplace safety. Campbell served as the chairman of the Illinois Steel Safety Committee, a post that led to his involvement in the formation of the National Safety Council. Campbell served as the President of the NSC from its formation in 1913 through 1917.

ExxonMobil Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States. The Foundation engages in a broad range of philanthropic activities focusing on the communities where Exxon Mobil Corporation has significant operations. In addition, the Foundation supports research and dissemination on selected topics of national interest to the energy industry. Focus areas include education, health and environment. In 2002, ExxonMobil Foundation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, and its divisions and affiliates provided $98 million in contributions worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.exxonmobil.com.

The National Safety Council is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health. Members of NSC include more than 45,000 businesses, labor organizations, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals. Founded in 1913, and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the primary focus of the NSC is preventing injuries in workplaces, in transportation and in homes and communities. For additional information about the National Safety Council, visit http://www.nsc.org.