AATCC presents several prestigious awards each year, along with thousands of dollars in honoraria. Some awards were established to recognize outstanding achievers in the textile sciences, whose discoveries influence the world. Others recognize AATCC members for service to the Association that has strengthened and promoted its purpose and mission to the world.

Nominate a deserving colleague, mentor, or protégé to acknowledge hard work and innovation. Nominations for all awards are due March 31, 2022. Selected recipients will be recognized at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit October 4-6, 2022. Awards include complementary registration for the Summit and several include cash prizes.

Nominations for the Future Leader and Education Awards are open through March 31. Recipients of the Olney, Chapin, Millson, TCR, and Faculty Advisor awards to be presented in 2022 have already been selected, but you may submit early nominations for 2023 recipients. Nomination forms for all AATCC awards are available online.

Learn more about AATCC awards or submit a nomination at https://aatcc.org/awards/.

The Chapin Scroll presented for service to AATCC.

AATCC Future Leader Award

This award recognizes promising young professionals in the fields of textiles, apparel, and related material sciences. Nominees must be members of AATCC, 39 years of age or younger, and exhibit leadership skills.

AATCC Education Award

This award was created to recognize those members who have contributed extensively to the educational activities of AATCC.

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About AATCC: AATCC is the world’s leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals since 1921. AATCC, headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, provides test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for members in about 50 countries throughout the world.

Media Contact: Diana Wyman, AATCC Executive Vice President; +1.919.549.3532; diana@aatcc.org

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