Howard Pyle Award

The Howard Pyle Award

Since 1980, Arizona Chapter National Safety Council has recognized truly outstanding contributors in the area of safety through its annual Howard Pyle Safety Award.
The late Howard Pyle, former governor of the State of Arizona, served 15 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Safety Council. Throughout his varied and distinguished career he promoted the need for safety in America and furthered the cause of accident prevention before the U.S. Congress and throughout the nation.
After serving as Governor of our state, Howard Pyle went to Washington D.C. as Dwight D. Eisenhower's assistant. He became so successful as the President's specialist on matters of accident prevention that the National Safety Council began trying to entice him away to become our National President.
As the administration began winding down, we were finally successful and for 15 years the nation's safety movement enjoyed the Governor's leadership. After returning to Arizona, Governor Pyle continued to serve safety as a member of our Board of Directors until his death.
Previous Winners of the Howard Pyle Safety Award

Camelback Inn The Arizona Daily Star

Marty Daniel Judge Gene Mangum

Aguilar Schools Rick Dalton

Eloy Fire District Salt River Project

The Sundt Corportation Bud West, Inc.

Phelps Dodge Morenci Sunland Beef Co.

Nelco Technology Maricopa Co.Transportation & Development Agency

Phelps Dodge Corp. Scott Harrison, Pinal Feed Lots

Mark Gunte Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Thomas A. Collinson The Honorable Douglas K. Martin

C. Ray Spencer VAW of America
Lonnie Thatcher Advantage Logistics

"May Your Example Be An Inspiration To All"
Recognize and honor that key safety person or project by nominating them for the prestigious 2005 Howard Pyle Safety Award.

Deadline:
Submit to Arizona Chapter National Safety Council by May 3, 2005.
Who is Eligible:
Any individual, group, industries, association or government agencies.
Criteria For Nomination:
Nominees should be involved in safety efforts that meet one or more of the following guidelines:
1. A documented safety program that resulted in either program improvement or substantially lowered accident severity as a direct result of nominee's efforts.
2. An unusual effort that brings about greater measurable public awareness of hazards.
3. Evidence of support for the concept of safety and of the efforts by those who are involved in safety. Support may be evidenced by making the task of safety programming and training easier for those working at the basic level.

The President of Arizona Chapter National Safety Council travels to the in-state offices of the winner to present the annual Howard Pyle Award. Recipients often organize around this event in order to focus special attention on accomplishments. The date of the presentation can be adjusted to accommodate schedules, though May 20th is the earliest.
Please submit a one-page summary of the reasons you feel your nominee should win the Award. Attach any supportive information and submit to:

Arizona Chapter National Safety Council
Howard Pyle Awards Committee
1606 W. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015-5232