FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2010-02-10

Call for Nominations: 2010 SCC Awards

Ottawa, Ontario (February 10th, 2010) – The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations for its 2010 Awards.  Nominations are being sought for individuals, committees and/or organizations who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and commitment through their invaluable contributions to standards-related activities.

Nominations of individuals involved in international and/or national standardization activities are being considered in the following categories:

• Jean P. Carrière Award for distinguished service to Canadian standardization
• Roy A. Philips Award for distinguished service to international standardization
• Corporate Commitment Award for contributions by a group in support of standardization
• SCC Leadership Award for notable contributions made by a chair, co-chair, vice-chair and/or convener
• SCC Award of Excellence for notable contributions made by a member of a standards-related committee
• SCC Distinguished Service Award for notable contributions made by a Committee Officer
• SCC Special Achievement Award for notable contributions made by a committee in support of Canada’s National Standards System
• McMahon Dedicated Service Award recognizes notable contributions made by SCC personnel

Further information detailing these awards, the nomination process, eligibility criteria and past recipients is available in the "Participate" section of the SCC website. Nominations are due by May 14, 2010. 

Please note that the nomination submission date has been extended to May 31st, 2010.

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is a Crown Corporation with the mandate to promote the efficient and effective use of standardization.  Located in Ottawa, the SCC is a portfolio of Industry Canada with a 15 member governing Council and approximately 90 staff.  The SCC coordinates the work of the National Standards System, and offers a range of standardization-related programs and services that are intended to enhance the social and economic well-being of Canadians.  For additional information on the work of the SCC visit www.scc.ca or email info@scc.ca.

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