Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA - Naval Base Ventura County has captured the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Award for Safety Ashore for a large, non-industrial installation for fiscal year 2011.

Every year, Navy installations around the world submit packets for awards consideration. Competition can be fierce, with only one installation in each category able to take home top honors. This year, NBVC grabbed the prize.

The winner in each category is recognized for strong outstanding support and achievement in safety and occupational health and for directly supporting the Secretary of Defense’s 75 percent mishap reduction goal. Strong leadership and innovative marketing of safety training are also key to snagging the award.

Strong community partnerships, award-winner motorcycle safety initiatives and concerted communication efforts also contributed to the NBVC Safety receiving the CNO’s Safety Ashore Award for fiscal year 2011.

“It’s really about the team working together to make this a safe place to work,” said NBVC’s Installation Safety Director George Egeler.

For more information, contact the Naval Base Ventura County Public Affairs Officer at 805-989-9234.