Press release submitted on behalf of PLASTICS.
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, D.C., has opened nominations for the William R. Carteaux Leadership Award, presented to an industry professional who has achieved distinction in working for the betterment of the plastics industry.
Any employee of a PLASTICS member company who personifies the values of Bill Carteaux—unity, dedication, perseverance and selflessness—is eligible for the award, named in honor of the former President and CEO of PLASTICS.
“Bill Carteaux’s passion and dedication to our industry were remarkable,” said Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of PLASTICS. “Even through tough times, Bill was committed to PLASTICS and advocated for our entire industry including the millions of workers it employs. He was relentlessly optimistic about the future of the plastics industry, bringing together leaders and innovators to address our sustainability goals.”
“It’s our great honor to provide an award that reflects Bill’s professional and personal values. I look forward to participating in our award ceremony this Spring in Orlando, Florida,” concluded Seaholm.
“It was an honor to be the first recipient of the William R. Carteaux Leadership Award,” stated Brad Crocker, CEO of Epsilyte and recipient of the Carteaux Leadership Award. “Bill Carteaux was a selfless leader who was passionate about our industry and its future. This award exemplifies what it means to lead with the values Bill personified: dedication, unity, perseverance, and selflessness.”
Prospective candidates can be nominated by their peers, friends, or family. To submit nominations, please click here. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, February 2, 2024.
The award will be presented as part of the Plastics Hall of Fame Ceremony in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the only organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $548 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the seventh largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE2024: The Plastics Show.
