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    Home > About > Awards & Recognition

    Recognizing Specialty Chemical Companies & Leaders

    SOCMA is accepting nominations for two new industry awards targeted to professionals in the specialty and fine chemical value chain. Awards will be given in two categories: Women in Specialties and Emerging Leaders.

    “Earlier this year, SOCMA launched two peer groups for Women in Specialties and Emerging Leaders, that encourage networking, leadership and best practice sharing,” said Jennifer Abril, SOCMA President & CEO.  “The awards signify the importance of these two groups of professionals and represent our commitment to advancing the ever changing and dynamic specialties industry.”

    We encourage you to nominate a person or contact us at info@socma.org with questions.

     

    Emerging Leader Award


    Description

    Nominate a member of your team for SOCMA’s Emerging Leader Award! The Emerging Leader Award recognizes a shining star who has made a significant contribution or impact with his or her organization from sales, marketing, research, management, and plant operations, we encourage you to nominate and recognize your emerging leaders.

    Judging Criteria

    An independent committee of volunteers from SOCMA membership will review all nominations. These judges will evaluate the nominees’ career accomplishments and professional expertise. Consideration will also be given to activity within the specialties industry and letters of support from colleagues.

    Sample Nomination Form

    Nominate

    Winners Announcement
    Award winners will be announced in November. All winners will be honored at SOCMA Week on December 5, 2019 in New Orleans, LA.

    Nomination Period
    Open: October 3, 2019
    Close: November 4, 2019

    Submit a Nomination
    For questions or assistance, please contact us at info@socma.org or 571-348-5100.

    Women in Specialties


    Description

    Nominations are currently being accepted for the Women in Specialties Award presented by SOCMA. This is the first award to recognize the brilliant women  who contribute to the success of the specialty and fine chemical industry and an opportunity to recognize the women that shape the future of specialties.

    From the women leading their companies to those who work in various capacities in sales, marketing, research, management, and plant operations, we encourage you to nominate and recognize the women in your companies to receive this inaugural award.

    Judging Criteria

    An independent committee of volunteers from SOCMA membership will review all nominations. These judges will evaluate the nominees’ career accomplishments and professional expertise. Consideration will also be given to activity within the specialties industry and letters of support from colleagues.

    Sample Nomination Form

    Nominate

    Winners Announcement
    Award winners will be announced in November. All winners will be honored at SOCMA Week on December 5, 2019 in New Orleans, LA.

    Nomination Period
    Open: October 3, 2019
    Close: November 4, 2019

    Submit a Nomination
    For questions or assistance, please contact us at info@socma.org or 571-348-5100.

    Performance Improvement


    Description

    The Performance Improvement Awards Program is a recognition program focusing on the five Core Principles in SOCMA’s Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Program-ChemStewards:

    1. Stakeholder Communications
    2. Product Stewardship
    3. Employee Training and Engagement
    4. Resource and Waste Minimization
    5. EHS&S in Planning and Operations

    Award Applications are based on these Five Core Principles and specifically take into account best practices and principles that demonstrate continuous improvement beyond basic requirements of ChemStewards and government-mandated programs.

    Award Types

    There are five types of awards:

    • Gold Award(s)
    • Silver Awards
    • Bronze Awards
    • Educational Outreach Award
    • Sustainability Award

    Meet the Winners

    Meet the Winners
    The 2019 Performance Improvement Award Winners have been announced!
    Meet the Winners.

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