NPA calls for 2014 award nominations

15-Apr-2013 - Last updated on 16-Apr-2013 at 14:32 GMT

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The Natural Products Association (NPA) is inviting nominations for its 21st Annual NPA Awards, which salute industry pioneers and leaders for their accomplishments in science, the environment, advocacy, social responsibility, and the industry at large.

Nominations are being accepted for seven awards, and the deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, July 1, 2013.

NPA members and others in the industry are encouraged to submit names for any of the awards, said the association.

Nominations are being accepted for the:

• President's Award: Presented to an individual or company that has made longtime contributions to the industry.

• Burton Kallman Scientific Award: Presented to an individual for outstanding achievement in science related to the natural products industry.

• Rachel Carson Environmental Award: Presented to an individual or company that has made significant contributions to the environmental community.

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to individuals outside the industry who have served as advocates for the natural products industry in policy and legislation.

• Industry Champion Award: Presented to individuals who have made notable contributions to industry above and beyond commercial success.

• Clinician Award: Presented to a licensed health care practitioner whose work exemplifies the best standards and dedication to responsible holistic, noninvasive and integrative/complementary/alternative-medicine modalities.

• Socially Responsible Retailer Award: Presented to a retail store or stores within the industry demonstrating key aspects of social responsibility.

A nomination packet with each category's criteria, a list of previous winners, and a submission form can be downloaded at www.NPAinfo.org/awards.