GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Awards Chairperson recommends awards policy and solicits nominees for Section awards based on recognition of meritorious contributions to the areas of science, engineering, technology, and business, and to the broader, overall field of plastics.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The Society bestows awards, honors, and recognition to individuals, groups, organizations, and/or institutions. Such awards may be comprised of any one or more of the usual methods of recognition, i.e., certificates, scrolls, plaques or trophies.

The Section may avail itself of the opportunity to participate in the various awards offered or sponsored by the Society and may also establish specific Section awards based on need and/or appropriateness.

All awards sponsored by the Society will be considered to be approved by the
Section. All awards specifically established by the Section shall be subject to the approval and funding of the Board of Directors.

Nomination for awards may be made by any active Section member.

Selection of award recipients shall be made by a vote of the Board of Directors.

Awards offered by the  Section must either be funded in the Annual Expense Budget or must be specifically approved by a vote of the Board of Directors.