Hamilton, ON (December 17, 2012) – Steve Horvath, President and Chief Executive Officer at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, announced today that Eleanor Westwood, Manager of Communications at the Centre, has been awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, in recognition for excellence in service delivery.

“On behalf of all the staff at CCOHS, I congratulate Eleanor on her receipt of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, which is one of the highest honours that can be bestowed upon a Canadian citizen, “ said Horvath. “This award is a testament to Eleanor’s dedication to public service, her strong leadership capabilities and her passion for volunteering at community organizations such as Threads for Life,” he added. “Eleanor’s efforts to promote CCOHS’ mandate through effective communications have brought national and international awareness to our organization.”

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is given to Canadian citizens who have demonstrated distinguished service to their fellow citizens, to their community and to their country.

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About CCOHS

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), formed in 1978, is a Canadian federal government agency based in Hamilton, Ontario. CCOHS provides Canadians with unbiased, relevant information, training and advice that supports responsible decision-making and promotes safe and healthy workplaces. CCOHS makes a wide range of occupational health and safety information readily available, in language that is appropriate for all users, from the general public to the health and safety professional. Internationally, the Centre is renowned as an innovative, authoritative occupational health and safety resource. CCOHS partners and collaborates with agencies and organizations from Canada and around the world to improve the quality and quantity of resources and programs, as well as expand the breadth of usage of occupational health information to many different segments of society.