HOME SAFETY COUNCIL HOSTS SALUTE TO HOME SAFETY AWARDS DINNER

The Home Safety Council held its inaugural Salute to Home Safety Awards Dinner on June 30, 2005 at the Washington Hilton and Towers. This event recognized corporations, Congressional leaders and individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the area of home safety on both local and national levels.

This year’s honorees include individuals and leading manufacturers from a variety of industries and fields who have paved the way for greater home safety through implementation of proactive education programs and pioneering product development. Home maintenance experts Stephanie Glakas-Tenet and Julie Sussman, co-authors of the popular 2002 book, Dare to Repair, presented the keynote address, and more than 400 HSC partners, supporters and honorees were in attendance.

“We are pleased to recognize industry leaders for their invaluable efforts to make American homes safer,” said Home Safety Council president Meri-K Appy. “These honorees have demonstrated a strong commitment to helping keep families safe in and around their homes through efforts including the development of innovative safety products as well as the implementation of employee and consumer safety awareness programs.”

2005 Salute to Home Safety Award Winners include:

Founder’s Award: HSC’s founder, Lowe’s Companies, received this unique award to honor their ongoing commitment to increasing the safety of American homes and families. Lowe’s continued support to home safety education is making a lifesaving difference in communities nationwide.

Salute to Home Safety Excellence Award: Franke Consumer Products, Inc. was selected for its exemplary employee education programs that bring home safety messages into the workplace.

Heart of Home Safety Award: OSRAM SYLVANIA received HSC’s first Heart of Home Safety Award. The organization shares the HSC’s commitment to child safety and helped underwrite the delivery of comprehensive home safety lessons to every elementary school in the nation.

Congressional Leadership Awards: The Congressional Leadership Award recognized national leaders who work tirelessly and effectively on behalf of the American public. This year, Senator Arlen Specter (R) of Pennsylvania and Representative Robert E. Andrews (D-1st) of New Jersey were honored for championing issues and programs that address education, health and safety, and national preparedness.

Product Innovation for Consumer Safety Awards: HSC applauds these manufacturers’ outstanding contributions to helping consumers maintain a safe home environment by reducing home injury risks through innovative product design and development.

BrassCraft® - Safety+PLUS®
Creative Specialties International – HomeCare by Moen
Electronic Control Systems, LLC – UltraGuard
GarageTek – GarageTek Organization and Storage System
Kidde – Model 1276E Smoke Alarm
Larson Manufacturing – SecureElegance™
Levolor - Size-In-Store Cordless Blinds
MTD Products Inc. - No Mow in Reverse Safety Switch
Northern International Inc. – Flameless Candle
SafeSource – Safe Cleaning Compounds
Springs Window Fashions LP
Therma-Tru – Classic Craft Entry Door System
The Scotts Company – Pull ‘N Spray II Applicator
Tower Manufacturing Corporation – ShockBuster Portable GFCI
Watts Water Technologies – Under Sink Guardian®

All-Star Safety Awards: The All-Star Safety Award recognizes companies that encourage and support home safety programs through the workplace. The 2005 award recipients include:

Hancor, Inc.
MTD Products, Inc.
Owens Corning
Therma-Tru Doors
Waterpik Technologies
Watts Water Technologies

To learn more about ways to support upcoming Home Safety Council programs and events, please visit www.homesafetycouncil.org/sponsor.