2024 ACMA MEMBERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

ACMA is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Membership Awards. These awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of dedicated members who have made significant contributions to the composites manufacturing industry.

Dr. Chris Skinner
Vice President – Strategic Marketing and R&D,
Owen Corning Composites

Chair’s Award

This distinguished award, chosen by the ACMA Chair, recognizes an individual for exceptional contributions to ACMA and the composites industry.

The 2024 Chair’s Award recipient is Dr. Chris Skinner, Vice President – Strategic Marketing and R&D, Owens Corning Composites.

Edward D. Pilpel
Principle and Co-founder,
Gordon Composites and Polystrand

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The ACMA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a business owner who has been in the composites industry for at least 20 years and has made a significant and lasting contribution to the industry.

The 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Edward D. Pilpel, Principle and Co-founder, Gordon Composites and Polystrand

Kevin McDonald
Former President,
Nippon Electric Gas (NEG-US)

HALL OF FAME AWARD

The ACMA Hall of Fame Award recognizes individuals who have attained distinction among their peers through their efforts, involvement and accomplishments in the composites industry and its associations.

The 2024 Hall of Fame recipients is Kevin McDonald
Former President, Nippon Electric Gas (NEG-US).

Sami Rizkalla
Professor,
North Carolina State University

ACADEMIC PIONEER AWARD

The Academic Pioneer Award has been created to recognize original, visionary, and innovative ideas that have been scientifically investigated, tested, and demonstrated that advance composites technology. Up to two recipients may be chosen for this award. Nominees should be academic professionals (professors, educators, etc.).

The 2024 Academic Pioneer Award recipient is Sami Rizkalla, Professor and Chair, North Carolina State University.

Dr. Waruna Seneviratne
Director,
Wichita State University

PIONEER AWARD

Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have developed, enhanced or created processes and/or materials that have advanced the composites industry. 

The 2024 Pioneer Award winner is Dr. Waruna Seneviratne,
Director, Wichita State University.

Dustin Troutman
Chief Sales Officer,
Creative Composites Group

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD

Each year, an individual that has gone the extra mile this last year in their service to ACMA and the industry is recognized by ACMA staff and members.

The 2024 Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient is Dustin Troutman, Chief Sales Officer, Creative Composites Group

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