  The cross section for the production of $\omega$ mesons in proton-proton
collisions has been measured in a previously unexplored region of incident
energies. Cross sections were extracted at 92 MeV and 173 MeV excess energy,
respectively. The angular distribution of the $\omega$ at $\epsilon$=173 MeV is
strongly anisotropic, demonstrating the importance of partial waves beyond pure
s-wave production at this energy.
