Safety Professional of the Year

The roots of this award hail back to April 16, 1947 when an explosion destroyed Monsanto's Texas City plant killing 512 people. Edward Monsanto Queeny, then president of Monsanto, grieved over the destruction and developed a deep personal commitment to protect workers from industrial accidents and health hazards. It is in his memory that Monsanto sponsors the SPY Award for outstanding accomplishments by one of the Society's top professionals. To learn more about this award, visit SPY Award.

2004-2005
Joe Lasky

During our 2005 Holiday Dinner Social, Joe Lasky received the Safety Professional of the Year award for his dedicated service to our chapter and the safety profession. Joe served as TRC President during 2004-2005 and lead the initiative that resulted in our chapter receiving the STAR Award. Joe spent many years publishing the TRC newsletter and providing support to the CSC. Read the December newsletter to learn more about his service.

2003-2004
Mike McGawley and Mary Prisby

This year, both Mike McGawley and Mary Prisby were chosen to receive the SPY Award. Anyone that knows these two members can understand why choosing between them proved too difficult. They both exemplify the best of our profession and are dedicated to the Three Rivers Chapter!

During 2003-2004 Mary served our chapter as Secretary and Webmaster. Currently (2004-05), she holds the office of First Vice President. Mary works tirelessly to improve the Three Rivers Chapter and many members have had the opportunity to volunteer with her. She is technically competent and passionate about our profession, which she practices at deCode Genetics.

Mike ably led our chapter as president during 2003-2004. Currently (2004-05), he holds the Membership and Delegate positions. Our chapter benefits not only from Mike’s desire to share his time and knowledge, but also his ability to foster camaraderie and improve our culture. Mike is a Safety Director at II for One Contractors, Inc.

2002-2003
Amy Gibson

The Three Rivers Chapter selected Amy Gibson for its first Safety Professional of the Year Award. The chapter selected Amy because of her dedication to the safety profession and the success of the Three Rivers Chapter. She has been and continues to be an active participant in chapter activities. Many of our chapter members have had a chance to work with Amy over the years and all of us appreciate her enthusiasm and cooperative attitude.