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Eurocopter Canada seeking safety champions

June 26, 2013 – Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) will celebrate outstanding achievement at the Helicopter Association of Canada annual conference, Nov. 8-10 in Vancouver, B.C. The winner(s) of the ‘Innovation in Safety Award’ will be chosen by a committee selection process and receive a cash prize of $5,000.00 as well as, recognition of industry professionals.

“It is Eurocopter Canada’s intention to highlight the achievement of an individual whose ability to think outside the box has improved safety procedures,” said Guy Joannes, president/CEO, ECL. “Aircraft safety is our first priority and we look forward to recognizing those individuals who contribute to our goal of safe flying practices.”

This award was established as a point of reference to measure the advanced accomplishments of organizations or individuals in sustaining Canadian helicopter safe flying practices, while employing an exceptional or groundbreaking approach.

The ‘Innovation in Safety Award’ will be presented to the nominee whose exceptional or groundbreaking approach has demonstrated an impact on the overall goal of safe flying procedures, as recognized through the analysis of skill development, training and any additional resources, while sustaining Canadian helicopter safe flying practices.

To be eligible, nominees must:
· Be a Canadian-owned organization, group, company, agency or resident of Canada.
· Demonstrate a commitment and exceptional dedication to Canadian rotor wing operational safety over an extended period of time (three years or longer).
· Successful completion of a program or research project that has had a significant impact on safety in the Canadian rotor wing industry.
· An outstanding act, effort, contribution or service to safety in the Canadian rotor wing industry.

The 2012 ‘Innovation in Safety Award’ application is located on the Eurocopter Canada website at: http://www.eurocopter.ca/safetyaward/.


Deadline for submission is Friday, September 6th, 2013.


Please email applications to:
Laura Senecal
Director, Communications & Corporate Affairs
Laura.Senecal@eurocopter.ca