Awards
Fellows of the Society of Plastics Engineers
We are proud to announce that MMSPE member Dr. Duane Priddy has been named as a 2008 Fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineers. This recognition is in part for his developments in the fields of controlled radical polymerization (CRP) technology enabling the creation of unique polymers such as SAN butadiene block copolymers. In addition, Dr. Priddy developed and patented a continuous anionic polystyrene technology. This technology allowed for the creation of polystyrene with improved properties with a reduction in manufacturing cost. He joins an impressive list of Section members who have been honored with such recognition.
- Dr. Duane B. Priddy (2008)
- Martin H. Tusim (2007)
- Mark Barger (2005)
- Dr. Joseph Dooley (2003)
- Dr. Ranganath Shastri (2003)
- Dr. Mark Spalding (2003)
- Peter G. Pape (2001)
- Lowell S. Thomas (1999)
- Dr. Kun Sup Hyun (1996)
- Dr. Charles R. Finch (1992)
- Walter J. Schrenk (1992)
Mid-Michigan Section Awards
The Mid-Michigan Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers would like to acknowledge the following people that have provided an extra level of help and service to our Section over the past year:
Special Recognition
- Parvinder Walia
- For his outstanding achievement in his role as Newsletter Committee Chair. Our SPEctrum newsletter is one of our primary channels in communicating Section activities to its membership. His strong leadership and management of the SPEctrum have been instrumental in maintaining this conduit of communication.
Recognition
- Janelle Gilles
- For her support of membership and sponsorship communications.
- Jason Reese
- For his support in multiple roles as President Elect.; Program, House, Education and FSU Student Chapter Liaison Committee Chairs.
- Kevin Nichols
- For his support as Social Committee Chair during a time of transition and collaborating.
- Harry Fowler
- For his support in multiple roles Secretary; Nominating/Awards and Audit Committee Chairs.
Local and international SPE organizations recognize the activities of members by awarding a number of awards. They include:
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This SPE Outstanding Achievement Award gives sections a means with which to recognize outstanding contributions to the section by one of their members every year. The award is a matted and silver framed certificate with the nominee's name inscribed, the SPE President's signature, and the Section President's signature. Each section may make one award per year.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES
SPE Special Recognition Certificates gives sections a means with which to recognize outstanding contributions to the section by one of their members. The award is a standard 8 ½ X 11 certificate printed in red and black with an imprinted gold SPE seal. The nominee's name can be printed and the Section President's signature. Each section determines criteria and number of awards per year.
FELLOW MEMBER
The SPE Bylaws define the Fellow grade as one bestowed upon a member who has "demonstrated outstanding achievement I the field of plastics engineering, science or technology, or in the management of such activities . . . " It is an honor which the individual cannot seek. Rather, it must be initiated by his or her peers. The member elevated to this position should have a "minimum of 18 experience credits and shall have been a Senior Member in good standing for six consecutive years," He "shall have credentials certified by and application approved by the Credentials Committee.
HONORED SERVICE MEMBER
The Honored Service Member grade is reserved for those Society members, who, in the words of the bylaw, ". . . have demonstrated long-time outstanding service to, and support of, the Society and its objectives." The member elevated to this position should have a "minimum of 18 experience credits and shall have been a Senior Member in good standing for six consecutive years," He "shall have credentials certified by and application approved by the Credentials Committee.
PAST PRESIDENTS AWARD
Plaque and mounted gavel with the outgoing President's name and year of service inscribed. Should be presented at the end of the President's term of service.
For information concerning nominating activities and procedures, please contact:
Mr. Harry Fowler
The Dow Chemical Company
433 Building
Midland, MI 48667
(989) 638-1805 FAX: (989) 636-1604
hfowler@dow.com
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