(Standards Council of Canada: Ottawa, Ontario)-- The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is accepting nominations for its 2010 Awards. Nominations are being sought for individuals, committees, and organizations who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and commitment through their invaluable contributions to standards-related activities.

Nominations are due by May 14. Nominations of individuals involved in international or national standardization activities are being considered in the following categories:

• Jean P. Carrière Award for distinguished service to Canadian standardization
• Roy A. Philips Award for distinguished service to international standardization
• Corporate Commitment Award for contributions by a group in support of standardization
• SCC Leadership Award for notable contributions made by a chair, co-chair, vice-chair, or convener
• SCC Award of Excellence for notable contributions made by a member of a standards-related committee
• SCC Distinguished Service Award for notable contributions made by a committee officer
• SCC Special Achievement Award for notable contributions made by a committee in support of Canada’s National Standards System
• McMahon Dedicated Service Award recognizes notable contributions made by SCC personnel

Further information detailing these awards, the nomination process, eligibility criteria, and past recipients is available in the Participate/Training section of the SCC web site.