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 Atlanta, GA, USA.
Individual Awards:
Paul Davis Award of Merit- Created in 1986 and first present to Paul Davis, the catalyst behind IAPD's founding in 1956, the Paul Davis Award of Merit is IAPD's most prestigious honor. It recognizes members who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and and service to the association and the performance plastics industry over an extended period.
IAPD Pacesetter Award- The Pacesetter Award is presented to an IAPD member volunteer who has contributed to one of IAPD's strategic priorities by leading an IAPD initiative and demonstrating signigicant progress during the previous year.
President’s Award- The President's Award recognizes an IAPD member volunteer, individual or group, that has gone above and beyond in service to the association.
If you would like to nominate someone you know, please complete the nomination form by July 20, 2026, 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 September 4, 2026.