SAINT JOHN, N.B. – New Brunswick’s occupational health and safety authority has founded a new award for educators who make a difference in workplace safety. According to a WorkSafeNB press release from March 15, the WorkSafeNB Health and Safety Educator Award will be presented annually to an English-speaking and a French-speaking education professional, both of whom promote leadership and learning opportunities in workplace safety for students. To be eligible, a nominee must be an employee of a school or Early Learning and Child Care centre and involved with any students between kindergarten and Grade 12, WorkSafeNB announced. “Educators are critical to the health and safety of our youth, and we’re pleased to recognize their efforts,” WorkSafeNB president and CEO Gerard Adams said in a media statement. “This award will recognize educators who clearly demonstrate a commitment to promoting and advancing youth health and safety.” The first awards ceremony for 2016 will take place in Moncton in October, and nominations will be accepted until May 20, the release added.