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The National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Liaison Committee and NIOSH are pleased to announce an invitation for nominations for two prestigious worker health and safety awards to be presented at the seventh NORA Symposium to be held in Cincinnati, OH, on July 12-13, 2011. Details for each award are listed below.

The NORA Partnering Award for Worker Health and Safety
This award was first given in 1999 and recognizes collaborative research achievements that have advanced prevention, protection, and intervention in occupational safety and health.
https://www.team-psa.com/NORA2011/nominations2.asp

The NORA Innovative Research Award for Worker Health and Safety
This award was first given in 2006 and recognizes innovative research in one of the 21 NORA priority areas from the first decade or in another area that the nominator justifies is a high priority for worker health, such as work that addresses one or more goals in the sector strategic plans.
https://www.team-psa.com/NORA2011/nominations.asp

The deadline for receipt of nominations for both the Partnering Award and the Innovative Research Award is Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Submissions received after the close of business on May 18 will not be considered.

For more information on the award or for submitting a nomination go to https://www.team-psa.com/NORA2011/aboutNora.asp or email the NORA Coordinator at noracoordinator@cdc.gov.