COMPOSITES 2010: And the Winners Are…
Award winners were announced at Wednesday's COMPOSITES Luncheon
COMPOSITES is more than a huge networking event and a showcase of the latest technologies. It’s also a chance for individuals and companies to honor those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, and Wednesday’s Awards Luncheon recognized some of those efforts.
Cheryl Richards, Global Market Development Manager of Wind Energy for PPG Industries, received the first-ever Outstanding Volunteer award. She received the honor in large part because of her extensive work on committees supporting green composites.
John Tickle, president of Strongwell, was this year’s President’s Award recipient. According to ACMA President Monty Felix, Tickle was honored because of his ability to develop future leaders and his compassion for those less fortunate.
Bob Lacovara and Fred Dierks, longtime industry vets who are both currently independent consultants, were elected to ACMA’s Hall of Fame. To be eligible, inductees must have attained distinction among his/her peers through their efforts, involvement and accomplishments in the composites industry and its associations.
Royce Newsome, president of Venetian of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, received ACMA’s Lifetime Achievement award for his long-standing industry and association leadership. To be considered for the Lifetime Achievement Award, nominees must have been involved in the composites industry for at least 20 years and must have made a significant and lasting contribution.
Several new products won Awards for Composites Excellence, which recognize technology achievement, salute excellence in composites manufacturing, and advancements in product development.
- BEST OF SHOW: California Bay House – William Kreysler & Associates, Inc.
- INFINITE POSSBILITY: Hybrid Composite Beam – Harbor Technologies, LLC
- INNOVATION IN GREEN COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY: BRP Green Wall – Bedford Reinforced Plastics
- MOST CREATIVE APPLICATION: Bridge-in-a-Backpack – AEWC Advanced Structures & Composites Center
- PROCESS INNOVATION: One Way Flap Valve Using MIR Technology – Composites Solutions Pty Ltd.
- TECHNICAL INNOVATION FOR CORROSION APPLICATION: FRP Pilot Carbon Capture – Scrubber & Ductwork, AEP Mountaineer Station – Ershigs, Inc
- SUPERIOR QUALITY (IN AN OPEN MOLDED PART): Composite Swimming Pool with Renewable/Recyclable Content Resin System – Alaglass Pools
Pinnacle Award winners were also recognized. This award is presented for the best installations demonstrating innovation and creativity in cast polymer design and application.
- BEST OF SHOW: Robal Glass – Monroe Industries
- COMMERCIAL/SPECIALTY CATEGORY: ISIS Luxury Bath – International Marble Industries, Inc.
- RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY: Robal Glass – Monroe Industries
We are very excited that IMI won!
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