WELCOME TO IAPD AWARDS SEASON!
Each year, the IAPD recognizes member companies and individuals in the performance plastics industry for outstanding performance, innovations and leadership in the field. The eight prestigious awards will be presented during the IAPD Annual Convention in Chicago, IL USA.
Individual Awards:
Paul Davis Award of Merit- In 1986, IAPD created the Paul Davis Award of Merit to recognize members who have performed exceptional, extraordinary or outstanding service on behalf of the association and the plastics distribution industry and bestowed Paul Davis, the catalyst to IAPD’s founding in 1956, as the first recipient of this most esteemed award.
IAPD Pacesetter Award- This award is bestowed on an IAPD member(s) who has contributed consistently to the priorities of IAPD while demonstrating forward-thinking and dedication in service to the performance plastics industry.
President’s Award- This award recognizes an IAPD member(s) who has gone above-and-beyond in their service to the association. They are a champion of engagement and guide for the future of the association and industry.
If you would like to nominate someone you know, please complete the nomination form by July,11, 2025, for consideration.
Company Awards:
Education Circle of Champions Awards- The IAPD Education Committee established the IAPD Education Circle of Champions award program in 2009 to acknowledge the innovative or exemplary educational initiatives by member companies. It is a special recognition for those companies that emphasize continuing education within their organization using IAPD’s training and educational resources.
Education Impact Award- This award honors one company annually that has made a significant contribution to the performance plastics industry through a standout educational initiative. Whether implemented at the branch, regional or company-wide level, the program demonstrates a commitment to advancing industry knowledge and workforce development.
Environmental Excellence Awards- This award celebrates the innovative or exemplary environmental responsibility by a member company. The award criteria recognize the IAPD members who have adopted practices in their operations that demonstrate new and creative initiatives in sustainability.
Environmental Impact Award– The IAPD Environmental Impact Award was created to recognize a specific environmental initiative by a branch, territory or companywide. Apply to the Environmental Impact Award to tell the story of the extraordinary measures your company has taken to demonstrate environmental sustainability.
Marketing Excellence Awards- This award celebrates the creative marketing efforts by IAPD member companies. The awards are based on a point system. The point system includes many low-cost or even free options for companies who may not have a marketing budget or even a dedicated marketing department.
If you would like your company to be considered, please complete the application by August 29, 2025.
IAPD Education Circle of Champions
The IAPD Education Circle of Champions award program was established to acknowledge the innovative or exemplary educational initiatives by member companies. It is a special recognition for those companies that emphasize continuing plastics education within their organization through the use of IAPD’s training and educational resources. This recognition is open to IAPD member companies of all sizes and types.
Eligible employees include managers and inside and outside sales personnel who are hired and/or complete an IAPD Certificate Program within the current eligibility period. (June 01, 2024 to May 31, 2025).
Award Selection
Applications will be reviewed by the IAPD Education Committee. Nominated companies will abstain from voting, if applicable.
Award Recognition
Winners will be recognized with:
- Award presented at IAPD Annual Convention
- Announcement on IAPD website and in IAPD publications
The IAPD Environmental Committee established the IAPD Environmental Excellence Award to recognize the innovative or exemplary environmental responsibility by a member company. This award will be presented during the IAPD Annual Convention.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The criteria has been developed to recognize the IAPD member companies who have adopted sustainable practices in their operations and that demonstrate new and creative ways to be environmentally friendly.
CRITERIA Applications are evaluated for commitment and effort. Smaller members, or those that have only recently begun their environmentally friendly policies, have as much of an opportunity to score high points as larger, more experienced applications. Each application has three sections. All entries that earn a minimum of 125 points will be awarded a GreenScene™ Certificate.
1. General Information
2. Short Answer Questions
3. Video Submission (90 seconds to 3 minutes) for extra credit points
Entries will be reviewed by the IAPD Environmental Committee on the following areas:
• Environmental Impact - waste minimization & process improvements
• Financial Impact - energy saving & material cost reduction
• Social Impact - public outreach
• Green, Environmental & Sustainable initiatives
The IAPD Environmental Excellence Award is awarded at the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels to multiple IAPD member companies annually. Award winners receive:
- Digital certificate of recognition
- Use of the GreenSceneTM digital badge for one year
- Trophy, presented on-site at the IAPD Annual Convention
- Recognition on IAPD social channels and in Performance Plastics magazine
- Inclusion in an IAPD Press Release
The IAPD Environmental Impact Award was created to recognize a specific environmental initiative by a branch, territory or companywide. Apply to the Environmental Impact Award to tell the story of the extraordinary measures your company has taken to demonstrate environmental sustainability.
The Environmental Impact Award is presented to one IAPD member company annually. The winning company receives:
- Digital certificate of recognition
- Use of the GreenSceneTM digital badge for one year
- Trophy, presented on-site at the IAPD Annual Convention
- Recognition on IAPD social channels and in Performance Plastics magazine
- Inclusion in an IAPD Press Release.
IAPD Marketing Excellence Award
The IAPD Marketing Excellence Award acknowledges the innovative or exemplary marketing initiatives by member companies. It is a special recognition for those companies that promote the positive benefits of performance plastics and leverage all the marketing tools available to them. This recognition is open to companies of all sizes and types.
Award Criteria
The criteria has been developed to recognize the IAPD member companies that are using IAPD marketing offerings along with other appropriate options in their campaigns. In addition to promoting the member company, consideration will be given to those companies that demonstrate new and creative ways to help overcome the negative impression of plastics.
Points will be awarded based on the member company leveraging the following marketing opportunities between June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Award Selection
Applications will be judged by the IAPD Marketing Committee.
Award Recognition
Winners will be recognized with:
- Award presented at IAPD Annual Convention
- Announcment on IAPD website and in IAPD publications
Be Part of IAPD’s Annual Awards Program
Is there someone in your company you feel should be honored? Or perhaps you might qualify to receive an IAPD excellence award. The IAPD Annual Awards Program was established to recognize members and associates of the International Association of Plastics Distribution who have performed exceptional, extraordinary or outstanding service on behalf of the association and the performance plastics distribution industry.
The Paul Davis Award of Merit — IAPD’s most prestigious award in recognition of an individual’s outstanding work on behalf of the plastics distribution industry and the association.
Nominate yourself or someone you know who deserves the recognition. Nominations must be received by July 11, 2025.
Submit your nomination today!
Be Part of IAPD’s Annual Awards Program
Is there someone in your company you feel should be honored? Or perhaps you might qualify to receive an IAPD excellence award. The IAPD Annual Awards Program was established to recognize members and associates of the International Association of Plastics Distribution who have performed exceptional, extraordinary or outstanding service on behalf of the association and the performance plastics distribution industry.
Pacesetter Award — Presented in recognition of an IAPD volunteer leader who has set the pace for the association.
Nominate yourself or someone you know who deserves the recognition. Nominations must be received by July 11, 2025.
Submit your nomination today!
Be Part of IAPD’s Annual Awards Program
Is there someone in your company you feel should be honored? Or perhaps you might qualify to receive an IAPD excellence award. The IAPD Annual Awards Program was established to recognize members and associates of the International Association of Plastics Distribution who have performed exceptional, extraordinary or outstanding service on behalf of the association and the performance plastics distribution industry.
President’s Award — Given to an individual or company who has gone above and beyond the call of duty on behalf of the association.
Nominate yourself or someone you know who deserves the recognition. Nominations must be received by July 11, 2025.
Submit your nomination today!