Petrochemical Heritage Award

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Petrochemical Heritage Award
Awarded for"to recognize individuals who made outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community"
Date1997 (1997)
Presented by Founders Club, Science History Institute

The Petrochemical Heritage Award was established in 1997, "to recognize individuals who made outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community." [1] The award is intended to inspire achievement and to promote public understanding. The award winner is chosen annually by the Founders Club and the Science History Institute (formerly the Chemical Heritage Foundation). The award is traditionally presented at the International Petrochemical Conference hosted by the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), formerly known as NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association. [2]

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Recipients

The following people have received the Petrochemical Heritage Award: [2]

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