Do you know an extraordinary public health official or department? If so, now is your time to acknowledge them! The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Dr. Neil Lowry Memorial Award. The award will honor and provide $5,000 to a public health official or department that has have made outstanding contributions to advance the public’s healthy and safe use of recreational water. It is awarded to support educational, technical, and operational activities of individuals and departments.
The award is given in memory of Dr. Neil Lowry, a long‐time member of APSP, who influenced the pool and spa industry for over 25 years as a consultant to government and private industry.
Safety and health are huge factors that the swimming pool industry recognizes. Treasure Pools and Services Inc. supports these beliefs and educates each of their clients with the most up-to-date safety and legal requirements. Be sure to not only learn this information, but to share it with your family and friends. You never know when accidents can happen and there are usually minor things that could have been done to prevent them.
Our public companies and organizations are doing a great job recognizing and awarding these individuals or groups that have gone above and beyond. We hope to keep reading these types of posts and sharing them with you all!
Nomination forms are available online at APSP.org/lowryaward. Nominations must be received by Bernice Crenshaw, APSP Director, Technical & Standards, by April 16, 2012. Winners will be selected by May 1, 2012. Visit www.apsp.org for more information.