Innovative Technologies or Process Award Application The Innovative Technologies or Process category recognizes the development and application of innovative technologies relevant to environmental protection or energy efficiency.

Please include the following information in your application: 

Primary Point of Contact for Award
A.	First and Last Name:
B.	Title:
C.	Phone:
D.	Email:

Where:
A.	Company (as you wish to see it on an award):
B.	Plant Name (as you wish to see it on an award):
C.	Plant Address:

What: 

A.	Please provide a short (1-3 paragraphs) high-level summary of the project(s) that was completed in 2024
a.	Your summary may be used for PCA industry promotion efforts, therefore, please describe your project with the general public in mind.
B.	Innovative Design - Describe any innovative technologies or processes developed and employed at your facility in 2024 that resulted in a positive impact on the environment through plant environmental performance or other means. 
C.	Innovative Application - Describe any innovative applications of new or existing technologies or processes that resulted in a positive impact on the environment through plant environmental performance or other means in 2024.
D.	What makes the technology, process, or application innovative? 
E.	What can others in the industry learn from this project?

Why: 
A.	Provide background on why the project was initiated.
B.	Was the activity completed in response to a regulatory requirement (e.g., new regulation, consent order, etc.)? If yes, describe the regulatory requirement.

When: 

A.	The project was initiated on (month and year):
B.	The project was completed on (month and year):

Who: 
List up to five employees of the company who were critical to the success of the project(s) during the award year and should be recognized. Include their name, title, and a brief description of their role in the project(s). Include yourself if applicable. 

Photos:
Please attach 2-3 photos. Suggested photos are of the facility, project(s), and MVPs. The images you submit may be used in PCA industry promotions efforts, so utilize high-resolution images, measuring at least 900 x 900 pixels. If possible, submit at least one image that includes a person or the people involved.

Please direct any questions to Christine McCarthy at cmccarthy@cement.org