2009 YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS:

In 1993 the SCC initiated a program to recognize the achievements of the younger scientists working in the cosmetic industry called the Young Scientist Award.

This Award consists of a scroll, suitably inscribed, which shall be presented annually to one scientist from each cosmetic manufacturer, supplier, or other organization in the cosmetics and personal products industries. The cost of this award is absorbed by the Society.

The selective criteria are left to the judgment of the respective companies. The recipient must be a Member or National Affiliate in good standing of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists for at least one year and shall have been employed in the industry for no more than ten years. The recipient may only receive the Award once. Recommendations should be submitted directly to the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, which shall verify the eligibility oF the recipient.

The presentation of the Award is made annually during the fourth quarter and can be accomplished by one of two methods. These include public presentation at a Chapter meeting or by the individual companies who choose to make private presentations. This Award has been designed to recognize the achievements of younger scientists while giving the respective companies the opportunity to encourage professionalism in their employees.

To submit your selection this years Young Scientist Award please contact Jim Harrison.

26th IFSCC Congress

September 20-23, 2010 Buenos Aires, Argentina

"Innovation & Responsibility: Cosmetics Forever"

For more information www.ifscc2010.com