CSA STANDARDS ANNOUNCES 2010 AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
CLEVELAND, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ - CSA Standards, a leading standards-based solutions organization, announces the recipients of its 2010 Awards for Outstanding Achievement. This is the fourth year for the CSA Standards Awards (formerly the CSA America Awards), which are presented to individuals, committees and organizations for exceptional service and achievement in the area of standards development. The ceremonies were hosted by Bonnie Rose, President, CSA Standards, and the awards were presented by Richard Papa, Vice President, CSA Standards, at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Florida yesterday evening.
"In our ongoing effort to create a better, safer, and more sustainable world, it is my deepest honor to personally thank all the winners of the CSA Standards' 2010 Awards for Outstanding Achievement," said Rose. "The recipients in each category are owed a vast debt of gratitude for their selfless efforts. Without their extensive commitment, leadership and devotion to standards development, many of the standards that impact our daily lives, contribute to the betterment of society, and advance the security of our community would not exist."
Personal Awards of Distinction, CSA Standards' most prestigious award honoring remarkable leadership within CSA's standards program over the tenure of an individual's service, through technical, administrative, or special standards activities, were awarded to the following individuals:
- Ronnie Frazier has been a keen participant in CSA standards development activities since 1991, and has brought invaluable expertise and an essential viewpoint to CSA Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and Committee work. As a member of a select few gas utility participants in the standards program, Frazier's working knowledge of gas standards and codes has been an enormous asset. Ronnie currently chairs the LC1 Unvented Heaters and the Vented Heaters TAGs. He is also a voting member on the LC4 Z21/83 Technical Committee (TC) on Performance and Installation of Gas Burning Appliances and Related Accessories and the Gas Advisory Council. His strong leadership skills and thoughtful guidance have informed standards' content during a period of unprecedented change in product technologies and usage. Along with other industry experts, he has advocated for the continued use of unvented heaters as viable consumer products. Frazier is a Standards and Codes Specialist with Atmos Energy and applies gas fuel standards and codes on a daily basis. - Kelvin Hecht is the recognized expert on fuel cell codes and standards and chairs the CSA Standards committee responsible for the U.S. National Standard for Stationary Fuel Cell Power Plants (FC1 and FC3). He is also the Technical Advisor to the U.S. TAG to the International Electrotechnical Commission TC105 and chairs TC105's working groups on Terminology and Stationary Power Plants. Since 1979, Hecht has been active in almost all fuel cell standards committees. He edits the website FuelCellStandards.com which tracks the worldwide development of fuel cell and hydrogen infrastructure standards. Before retiring from United Technologies Corporation, he was manager of Product Assurance at UTC's Fuel Cell Operation. He also had responsibilities as Manager, Environmental Compliance, and as Manager, Industrial Health and Safety. During his 35-year career, Hecht was responsible for the reliability and safety of fuel cells in the Apollo and Shuttle space missions, as well as the third-party safety certification of commercial 200 kW power plants. - Spence Grieco has been an enormous influence on standards and standards programs for more than 20 years. Under his leadership, delivery times on gas certification projects were cut dramatically and people working directly in product testing - those with the best technical expertise - were assigned to work in an advisory capacity on CSA Standards TAGs and TCs. This restructuring of long-standing procedures resulted in vast improvements in customer service and standards' application. To harmonize U.S. and Canadian certification programs, Grieco established a new joint venture called International Approval Services (IAS), between the then AGA Laboratories and the Canadian Gas Association Laboratories. Between 1990 and 1996, some 100 U.S. and Canadian standards were harmonized, including the natural gas vehicles standards and the first fuel cell standard. When he became Vice President, Standards, CSA America, Grieco worked to grow the Standards division, address funding issues, develop a role in China, determine the role of the Standards Development Organization going forward, vitalize participation, and develop staff to meet changing business needs.
The CSA Standards Division Medal award was presented to the following group for outstanding work by a TAG or TC in protecting consumer safety through the advancement of safety technology or practices consistent with sound engineering:
- The Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances & Gas-Fired Illuminating Appliances TAG has made a number of important changes in the relevant standards and safety considerations in the design and use of appliances, such as barbecue grills, outdoor kitchens and turkey fryers. At the center of this movement has been the Z21/CSA Joint Technical Advisory Group on Standards for Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances and Gas-Fired Illuminating Appliances. This group has worked hard to align safety requirements to the latest technologies and consumer and regulatory needs. The Outdoor Cooking TAG has updated cylinder labels to address federal government requirements. When specialty gas appliances were more commonly used as turkey fryers instead of outdoor cookers, additional safety specifications were added to help protect users. With the advent of the outdoor kitchen concept, the TAG has provided standards coverage for larger, heavier gas-fired grills and grill combinations to address manufacturer and consumer needs.
Corporate Awards of Merit were presented to the following organizations for outstanding achievement by a participating company or organization based on a high level of involvement in the CSA Standards programs:
- Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) is an international not-for-profit trade association that has been involved with the Z21/83 Committee and TAGs for the past 22 years. HPBA has worked diligently to promote the CSA Standards Participation Program and encourages involvement by its members. The association has also supported the development of new standards to enhance the use of natural gas and propane, such as the American National Standard for Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances. In its advocacy role, HPBA has worked to encourage unvented heaters from being prohibited in the International Fuel Gas Code, and has met with the U.S. Department of Energy to advocate that decorative gas fireplaces be exempt from a new requirement limiting capacity to 9,000 BTU/hr. HPBA regularly informs members about CSA standards and the standards program through its website, magazine and annual Expo. - National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has been involved with the Z21/83 Committee and TAGs for the past 85 years. With a membership of more than 3,200 companies in 50 states, 38 affiliated state or regional associations, and members in 19 countries, NPGA represents almost every segment of the propane industry. A long-time supporter of CSA's standards development process, NPGA continues to promote the CSA Standards Participation Program by encouraging its members' involvement. NPGA routinely provides lead notice on issues that may have an impact on standards and the standards process. Through its education and research wing, NPGA has advanced the prestige and interest in CSA standards programs, with the result that CSA Standards was awarded funding to develop industry standards. NPGA also provides invaluable information and support regarding liquefied petroleum gases to TAG members, committee members and CSA Standards.
CSA Standards Service Awards were also presented to 25 individuals in appreciation for commitment to CSA Standards programs as active members of one or more TAGs or TCs for at least five years and with an 80 percent participation level.
About CSA Standards
CSA Standards is a leading standards-based solutions organization serving industry, government, consumers and other interested parties in North America and the global marketplace. Focusing on standards and codes development, application products, training, advisory and personnel certification services, the organization aims to enhance public safety, improve quality of life, preserve the environment and facilitate trade. CSA Standards is a division of CSA Group, which also consists of CSA International, which provides testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other products; and OnSpeX, a provider of consumer product evaluation, inspection and advisory services for retailers and manufacturers. For more information visit www.csa.ca
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