Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety
Global Partnerships for Chemical Safety
Intergovernmental Forum
on Chemical Safety
Invites nominations for the
IFCS Award of Merit
For outstanding contributions
in international chemical safety
Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety
Global Partnerships for Chemical Safety
Award of Merit
The Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety is proud to sponsor the IFCS AWARD OF MERIT.
IFCS Awards of Merit are presented at the sessions of the Forum. The sixth session (15-19 September
2008) will be hosted by the Government of Senegal in Dakar. The Award recognizes a person(s) or
organization(s) for outstanding contributions to international activities in chemical safety.
The IFCS was established in 1994 in response to the request of governments during the United Nations
Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). In its brief history the Forum has shown an
impressive record as a consensus builder, bringing together many of those involved in the field of
chemical safety. The Forum is a non-institutional arrangement whereby representatives of governments,
intergovernmental organizations and a wide range of non-governmental organizations meet to consider all
aspects of the assessment and management of chemical risks.
IFCS provides an open, transparent and inclusive forum for discussing issues of common interest and also
new and emerging issues in the area of sound management of chemicals. IFCS plays a unique multi-faceted
role as a flexible, open and transparent brainstorming and bridge-building forum for Governments,
intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations including from the private sector.
This role has facilitated consensus building on issues and actions addressing the sound management of
chemicals. By its efforts it contributes to the implementation of the Strategic Approach to International
Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the work of other chemicals-related international organizations and
institutions.
If you would like to nominate a person or organization who has significantly contributed to the goals of
international chemical safety, we urge you to submit a nomination for the IFCS Award of Merit. Any
participant in the Forum may put forward a nomination thought worthy of consideration. Each nomination
must be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons on which it is based. No condition is made as
to the age, sex, profession or nationality of the person proposed.
Nominations, together with the completed candidature forms, should reach the Executive Secretary not
later than 15 March 2008. The Prize Committee shall be composed of the President and Vice Presidents of
the Forum. The Executive Secretary will act as Secretary to the Prize Committee. The Committee will
make, by majority of its members, a recommendation to the Forum Standing Committee who will make
the final selection.
Previous recipients of the award are:
The first IFCS Award of Merit (1997) was presented to Dr Rune Lönngren of Sweden in recognition of
his outstanding contribution towards the achievement of the goal of global chemical safety and his leading
work in the establishment of IFCS.
The second IFCS Award of Merit (2000) was presented to Professor Michel Mercier, Belgium, for his
professional guidance and devoted public service in providing humankind with a safer environment in
which to live.
The third IFCS Award of Merit was presented to Professor Gyorgy Ungvary, Hungary (2003). In his
capacity as IFCS Vice President, he played a catalytic role bringing together countries to encourage and
support the implementation of the IFCS Priorities for Action and other Forum recommendations. His
efforts have had a substantial impact on the development of regulatory schemes for chemical safety in
many countries in the region. He has established a collaborative regional network that includes major
institutions in the Central and Eastern European countries. A physician and toxicologist, Professor
Ungvary is a pioneer of chemical safety in Hungary.
At Forum V (2006) Mr Roy Hickman, Canada, and Prof Dr Ulrich Schlottmann, Germany, were awarded
the Award of Merit. Mr Hickman was recognized for his substantive leadership role in the conceptualization
and planning for the IFCS leading up to UNCED and following the adoption of Agenda 21 as well as his
leadership as President of the IFCS from 1997 to 2000 overseeing the preparation of the IFCS Priorities for
Action beyond 2000 and the Bahia Declaration. The value of these documents was recognized by the
World Summit on Sustainable Development which called for them to be the basis for the development of a
strategic approach to international chemicals management. For over 30 years, Mr Hickman provided
leadership and guidance on a wide range of chemical safety topics and issues serving as a member or chair
of numerous regional and international committees and programmes in international organizations. Prof Dr
Schlottmann was recognized for his active contributions over three decades to the advancement of chemical
safety at the national, regional and international levels. Prof Schlottmann is in the unique position of
participating in and contributing to the work of most international organizations and bodies working in the
field of chemical safety. He has provided leadership and cross cutting policy input to guide international
efforts and achievements working in the forefront. He was also the initiator of the European Ministerial
Conference on Health and Environment in 1989 which resulted in strengthening of health and environment
linkages work in Europe. This approach has served as a model for other regions of the world. Through his
personal commitment and dedication, Prof Dr Schlottmann has supported and promoted the sound
management of chemicals in developing countries and countries in economic transition. He was the
catalysts for the establishment of the "Senior Professor Service for Sustainability and Chemical Safety", an
UNESCO awarding winning partnership project building Curricular Master of Science Courses for Natural
Scientists in the Developing Countries.
Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety
Global Partnerships for Chemical Safety
Award of Merit
The Award
The Award is given in recognition of an
individual or organization who has made an
outstanding contribution toward achieving
the goal of global chemical safety. IFCS
Awards of Merit are presented at sessions of
the Forum.
The sixth session (15-19
September 2008) will be hosted by the
Government of Senegal.
I am pleased to nominate the following candidate for the IFCS
Award of Merit and to provide background information for your
consideration.
TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Nominee:
Family Name/Name of Organization
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First Name/Contact Person
Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr/Prof
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Address:
Nomination Procedures
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This official nomination form is all that you _____________________________________________________
need. Please complete it fully, including all City/State/Code
Country
pertinent information about the candidate's
qualifications for the Award.
General Instructions
Please follow the instructions below, to
ensure consideration of your candidate.
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Telephone
Fax
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For nominations of individuals:
Present position:
From:
- Nominations must be typed or printed _____________________________________________________
clearly.
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- Selection will be based solely upon the
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information contained in the nomination.
- Include relevant facts and figures. Be as Previous positions: Give details in chronological order
specific as possible.
Dates
Position held
- Include as much information about the
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candidate as possible. Remember,
achievements that you consider obvious may
not be known to the Prize Committee. If
you wish, you may include letters of
recommendation.
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Awards and Honours:
Date
Awarding Body
Name of Award
DEADLINE for nominations:
15 March 2008.
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Return this nomination form to:
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Dr Judy A. Stober
IFCS Executive Secretary
c/o World Health Organization
20 Avenue Appia
CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
Fax: (+41) 22 791 4875
Email: ifcs@who.int
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Receipt of your nomination will be acknowledged.
Give details of outstanding innovative work in the area
of chemical safety that would qualify the candidate
(person or organization) for the IFCS Award of Merit
Special Achievements:
Submitted by:
Family name
First Name
Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr/Prof
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Title
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Government Department or Organization
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Address
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City/State/Code
Country
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Telephone
Date of submission
Fax
Email
Date of receipt in IFCS Secretariat: