2015 Polyurethane Innovation Award Entry Form Company Name: Contact Name: Address: City: __ _ State: Zip: Country: _ Product/Technology Name: Date Innovation (which is expressly defined as the reaction of an isocyanate with a polyol) became commercially available: Abstract: Please attach an abstract on the product, technology or program; approximately 50 words in length. Description: Please attach a technical description of the Innovation in polyurethane chemistry, which is expressly defined as the reaction of an isocyanate with a polyol, approximately 500 words in length, including information about the uniqueness of the innovation, the long-term viability and impact, and the benefits to the industry and marketplace. Eligibility All entries for the 2015 Award are required to represent new innovations that had not been previously submitted for the Innovation Award and had not been available for commercial sales longer than 15 months prior to June 19, 2015 (not introduced to market before March 19, 2014). Entries pertaining to a polyurethane product or polyurethane manufacture were required to relate to polyurethane chemistry, which is expressly defined as the reaction of an isocyanate with a polyol. Innovations in polyurethane chemistry could include finished products, initiatives, training or education programs, or processes or processing equipment. Selection of Finalists A panel of judges, comprised of experts representing technical disciplines and the polyurethane supply chain, will evaluate all eligible submissions. Judges will evaluate and score all entries based on impact on the polyurethanes industry, uniqueness of the innovation, quality of the science and societal impact. The three submissions with the highest scores will be selected as finalists for the 2015 Polyurethane Innovation Award. Voting Process Voting for the Polyurethane Innovation Award will take place during the Opening Session of the 2015 Polyurethanes Technical Conference on Monday, October 5. Each individual conference registrant attending the Opening Session may cast one vote for one finalist. The finalist with the most votes will receive an additional 20 points to be added to the judges’ score. The innovation with the highest total score will be deemed the winner and announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, during the Closing Session of the 2015 Polyurethanes Technical Conference. Disclaimer: Information provided through the Polyurethane Innovation Award program may contain references to products or services. Such references do not imply that the products or services are approved by the appropriate regulatory authorities, or will be made available to the general public. No warranty or guarantee is made related to the information provided, or the products or services referenced. The American Chemistry Council (ACC), Center for Polyurethanes Industries (CPI), its members, employees, and directors are not liable for any information, product or service related to the Polyurethane Innovation Award Program. Product and service descriptions and related information may be subject to change. ACC and CPI reserve the right to make changes at any time, and are not liable for any errors in product or service descriptions, or any changes that are made. In no event shall any reference to any award recipient or finalist, or any third party or of any product or service, be construed as an approval or endorsement by ACC or CPI of that award recipient, finalist, third party or of any product or service. Any information or material communicated or provided to ACC or CPI associated with the Polyurethane Innovation Award program becomes the exclusive property of ACC and CPI for purposes of the program and any related communication or use by ACC or CPI. ACC and CPI are entitled to use any information or material submitted for any purpose, without restriction (except as stated in CPI’s Privacy Policy) or its accuracy, appropriateness, and legality. For additional details, especially Terms and Conditions of Use (e.g. Submissions, Contests and Limitation of Liability) and CPI’s Privacy Policy related to the Awards Program, go to www.americanchemistry.com/polyurethane. I have read and accept the Terms and Conditions of Use, Disclaimer, CPI’s Privacy Policy and the Polyurethane Innovation Award program instructions. ______________________________________ Signature Please submit materials to [email protected] All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 19, 2015. Late or incomplete entries will not be considered. Please submit photo/graphic attachments for your entry form to: [email protected]. Entries and associated materials, including photos, will not be returned.
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