The Olney Medal was established in 1944 in honor of Louis Atwell Olney, the founder and first president of AATCC. The award consists of a gold medal, a scroll, and an honorarium.

This year's Olney Medal winner, David Lewis, will deliver the traditional Olney Medal Address on Thursday, March 12, at 8:15 a.m. His topic will be “Colour and Textile Chemistry.” Presentation of the medal each year is a highlight of AATCC’s International Conference.

Lewis is the 64th recipient of the Olney Medal. The first Medal was presented to Olney in 1944. Since then, the Association has awarded the medal to:

 

 

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