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Printing Industries of America is seeking to honor an individual who has unselfishly made significant contributions toward environmentally sound practices in the printing industry. Nominations for the William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award are now being accepted and due by November 30, 2009.There is no nomination fee for this program.

Established in 1990, this award is named for environmental pioneer and researcher, Dr. William D. Schaeffer, who is celebrated in the industry for his contributions to environmental issues. Past recipients of the Schaeffer Award include Mark Flannery, Marcia Kinter, Stuart McMichael, and Jeff Adrian.

Nominees must have sustained long-term efforts that resulted in successful environmental programs and improvements which contributed to one or more of the following areas:

• Education
• Public relations
• Continuous improvement
• Compliance assistance
• Regulatory issue involvement
• Pioneering efforts

The Schaeffer Award recipient will receive an engraved plaque and be honored before a prestigious group of peers and industry leaders during the National Environmental Health and Safety (NEHS) Conference, March 15-17, 2010, in Indianapolis, IN.

For additional information on the Schaeffer Award, contact Sara Welsh at 412-259-1705 or swelsh@printing.org. Written requests can be directed to Sara Welsh, 200 Deer Run Road, Sewickley, PA 15143-2600.

About Printing Industries of America: Printing Industries of America is the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, representing an industry with approximately one million employees. It serves the interests of more than 10,000 member companies. Together with its nationwide affiliate network, Printing Industries delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency, and profitability of its members and the graphic communications industry through advocacy, education, research, and technical information.