Petrochemical Heritage Award Explained

Petrochemical Heritage Award
Awarded For:	"to recognize individuals who made outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community"
Presenter:	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]

Recipients

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

• 2020, Jim Teague, CEO of Enterprise Products^[2]
• 2019, James Y. Chao and Albert Chao, founders of the Westlake Chemical Corporation^[2]
• 2018, Gary K. Adams, former president, CEO, and chair of the board of Chemical Market Associates^[2]
• 2017, David N. Weidman, retired chair and CEO of Celanese Corporation^{[2] [3]}
• 2016, Stephen D. Pryor, retired president of ExxonMobil Chemical Company^[4]
• 2015, James L. Gallogly, former chief executive officer of LyondellBasell^[5]
• 2014, Frank Popoff, retired chairman and chief executive officer of the Dow Chemical Company^[6]
• 2013, Jim Ratcliffe, INEOS Founder and CEO^[7]
• 2012, Marvin O. Schlanger, chairman of the supervisory board of LyondellBasell Industries^{[8] [9]}
• 2011, Raj Gupta, former chairman and CEO of Rohm and Haas^[10]
• 2010, Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman of the Sumitomo Chemical Company^[11]
• 2009, Mohamed Al-Mady, vice chairman and CEO of the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)^[12]
• 2008, Peter R. Huntsman, president and CEO of the Huntsman Corporation
• 2008, Dave C. Swalm, founder of Texas Petrochemicals Company/Texas Olefins^[13]
• 2007, Dan L. Duncan, chairman, Enterprise Products Partners^[14]
• 2006, J. Virgil Waggoner, former president and CEO of Sterling Chemicals^{[15] [16]}
• 2005, Ting Tsung Chao, founder of the Westlake Chemical Corporation^{[17] [18]}
• 2004, William A. McMinn, Jr., former president of Cain Chemical^[19]
• 2003, Harold Sorgenti, former president and chief executive officer of ARCO Chemical Company^[20]
• 2002, Herbert D. "Ted" Doan, former chairman and CEO of the Dow Chemical Company^[21]
• 2001, Jon M. Huntsman, founder of Huntsman Corporation^[22]
• 2000, Ralph Landau, cofounder of Scientific Design Group and Halcon.^[23]
• 1999, John R. Hall, chemical engineer and former president, chairman, and CEO of Ashland^[24]
• 1998, John T. Files, founder and chairman of the Merichem Company^[25]
• 1997, Gordon Cain, chemical engineer and entrepreneur^[2]

See also

• List of chemistry awards

Notes and References

1. News: Chemical Heritage Foundation to present Petrochemical Heritage Award to Harold Sorgenti. 24 March 2018. Science Blog. November 2002.
2. Web site: Petrochemical Heritage Award. Science History Institute. 24 March 2018. 2016-05-31.
3. Web site: 2017 Petrochemical Award Honoree Dave Weidman. The Founders Club. 29 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170330174318/http://thefoundersclub.net/page-1756507. 30 March 2017. dead.
4. Web site: Stephen D. Pryor. The Founders Club. 18 May 2016.
5. Web site: Former LyondellBasell CEO to Receive 2015 Petrochemical Heritage Award. Chemical Heritage Foundation. February 23, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160712192938/http://www.chemheritage.org/about/news-and-press/press-releases/2015-02-23-former-lyondellbasell-ceo-to-receive-2015-petrochemical-heritage-award.aspx. 12 July 2016.
6. News: Popoff receives Petrochemical Heritage Award. 28 October 2014. Midland Daily News. April 28, 2014.
7. Web site: INEOS Founder and CEO will receive coveted Petrochemical Heritage Award during the IPC 2013 Opening Session in San Antonio, Texas, March 25th. The Founders Club. 28 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141029153948/http://thefoundersclub.camp9.org/page-1517469. 29 October 2014. dead.
8. Web site: Marvin O. Schlanger to Receive 2012 Petrochemical Heritage Award. Chemical Heritage Foundation. March 22, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160712194209/http://www.chemheritage.org/about/news-and-press/press-releases/2012-03-22-petro-heritage-award.aspx. 12 July 2016.
9. News: Westervelt. Robert. IPC 2012: Schlanger Receives Petrochemical Heritage Award. 28 October 2014. IHS Chemical Week. April 17, 2012.
10. Web site: Raj L. Gupta to Receive 2011 Petrochemical Heritage Award. Chemical Heritage Foundation. 28 October 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160712194501/http://www.chemheritage.org/about/news-and-press/press-releases/2011-03-22-petro-heritage-award.aspx. 12 July 2016.
11. Hiromasa Yonekura. Chemical Heritage Magazine. Spring 2010. 28. 1. 12.
12. News: Sabic's Al-Mady Receives Petrochemical Heritage Award. 28 October 2014. IHS Chemical Week. March 31, 2009.
13. Special Recognition. Wang. Linda. Chemical & Engineering News. April 7, 2008. 86. 14. 71. 28 October 2014. 10.1021/cen-v086n014.p070. free.
14. News: Duncan Wins Petrochemical Heritage Award. 1. 28 October 2014. IHS Chemical Week. March 27, 2007. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141029153655/http://aimediaserver4.com/chemweek/pdf/NPRA07.pdf. 29 October 2014.
15. J. Virgil Waggoner Wins Petrochemical Heritage Award. Chemical & Engineering News. February 13, 2006. 84. 7. 28 October 2014.
16. News: Gussman. Neil. Chemical Heritage Foundation to present Petrochemical Heritage Award to J. Virgil Waggoner. 29 October 2014. EurekaAlert. 29 December 2005.
17. Petrochemical Execs Gather in Texas. Tullo. Alex. Chemical & Engineering News. April 18, 2005. 83. 16. 19. 28 October 2014. 10.1021/cen-v083n016.p019.
18. News: Abram. Lynwood. Chao, pioneered petrochemical ventures around the world. 28 October 2014. Houston Chronicle. March 16, 2008.
19. News: Petrochemical Heritage Award to William A. McMinn, Jr.. 28 October 2014. PsychCentral. 5 January 2004.
20. News: Gussman. Neil. Chemical Heritage Foundation to present Petrochemical Heritage Award to Harold Sorgenti. 28 October 2014. EurekaAlert. November 12, 2002.
21. Awards. Chemical & Engineering News. March 18, 2002. 80. 11. 10.1021/cen-v080n011.p047. 47. free.
22. 2001 ACS National Award Winners. Chemical & Engineering News. January 29, 2001. 79. 5. 28 October 2014.
23. Petrochemical Heritage Award Will Go To Ralph Landau. Chemical & Engineering News. March 20, 2000. 78. 12. 10.1021/cen-v078n012.p051. 51–53. free.
24. Rathmann To Receive First Biotechnology Heritage Award. Chemical & Engineering News. April 12, 1999. 77. 15. 10.1021/cen-v077n015.p065. 65–68. free.
25. Merichem chairman awarded. Chemical Market Reporter. 253. 4. 41. 26 January 1998.