HAMILTON, ON (April 22, 2009) – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the three recipients of the 2009 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. CCOHS offers this annual, national award to post-secondary students enrolled in occupational health and safety programmes in Canada, to foster interest in the field of workplace health and safety.
CCOHS awarded the three $3000 scholarships to D. San Juan, Ontario, C. Hon, British Columbia and E. Motensen, Alberta. Each of the recipients expressed an interest in understanding more about occupational health and safety that could improve workplace conditions and help prevent injuries and illnesses.
“We were very impressed with the applicants for the Dick Martin Scholarship Award and believe the three individuals chosen will make a unique contribution to the health and safety and well-being of others,” said Len Hong, CCOHS President and CEO. “CCOHS is pleased to support San Juan, Hon and Motensen in their educational endeavors in health and safety.”
In the spring of 2002, CCOHS’ Council of Governors established an occupational health and safety scholarship fund in the memory of Dick Martin, a past Governor on CCOHS Council and a pioneer of workplace health and safety in Canada. As part of the evaluation criteria for the award, applicants submitted essays on topics related to their area of study in occupational health and safety and were judged on their knowledge of the subject matter.