ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the National Safety Council honored seven individuals with Distinguished Service to Safety Awards, the highest award the Council presents to safety professionals. This year's seven recipients were honored at the Opening Session of the NSC Congress & Expo in Anaheim – the largest annual gathering of safety and health professionals in the United States.

"This year's winners have raised the bar for everyone working in safety today," said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council. "They continue to inspire their peers, and their work has undoubtedly made our world safer."

Honorees were nominated by a National Safety Council occupational safety volunteer group or division. The following individuals were honored:

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Founded in 1913 and chartered by Congress, the National Safety Council, nsc.org, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public in areas where we can make the most impact – distracted driving, teen driving, workplace safety, prescription drug overdoses and Safe Communities. Safety+Health magazine, the Council's flagship publication, is a leading source of occupational safety and health information.

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