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    1. Thermoforming

    Nominees sought for Thermoformer of the Year 

    Sept. 10, 2024
    The SPE Thermoforming Division will present the honor at its conference in May.
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    The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Division is seeking nominations for the Thermoformer of the Year Award, recognizing an individual who has contributed significantly to the industry in a technical, educational or managerial capacity.

    The deadline is Oct. 18. The division’s Board of Directors will choose the honoree, who will be recognized at a dinner May 20, 2025, during the 30th Anniversary SPE Thermoforming Conference May 19-21 in Atlanta.  

    “This year’s conference theme is, ‘Navigating the Future, Honoring the Past,’” said Juliet Goff, SPE Thermoforming Division executive committee member and recognition committee chair. “One exceptional candidate will be selected to join prior Thermoformers of the Year in our conference hall of fame. The 30th anniversary conference will recognize the many luminaries who have shaped our industry.”  

    Guidelines and the nomination form are posted at http://thermoformingdivision.com/awards-recognitions/thermoformer-of-the-year/nomination-form/. All materials must be emailed to Juliet Goff at [email protected].  

    The 2023 Thermoformer of the Year was Dennis Hagan of Hagans Plastics. Read more about the award at www.thermoformingdivision.com.  

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