The American Coatings Association launches nominations for the 2027 Mattiello Lecture Award to recognize outstanding contributions to coating science

The American Coatings Association (ACA) announced on September 28 that it has officially launched the nomination process for the 2027 Joseph J. Mattiello Lecture Award. Nomination and supporting materials must be submitted before December 2, 2026, in order for the Mattiello Memorial Lecture Award Committee to consider commending the nominator at the ACA CoatingsTech meeting. The conference is scheduled to be held in Kansas City, Missouri from March 15th to 18th, 2027. The winner will give a technical speech in the field of chemistry, engineering, interpersonal relationships, or other disciplines that have fundamental significance for paints, coatings, varnishes, coatings, or related protective and decorative coatings. The speech will last for 50 to 55 minutes, followed by a Q&A session. Winners are also required to submit a complete paper for conference proceedings and ACA publications.

Background and selection criteria

The Mattiello Lecture Award aims to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the science, technology, and/or engineering related to the coatings industry.

. This award commemorates Joseph J. Mattiello, who vigorously promoted the application of science in the field of decorative and protective coatings. The Mattiello Memorial Lecture Committee will rank nominations based on criteria such as technological achievements, service to the coatings industry, and leadership. The nomination must include the following information: the name and contact information of the nominee; Current position and brief work experience; Educational background, degree, and date; A brief description of other important awards or lectures; A cover letter describing the significance of achievements (awards, publications, patents, development methods, key insights, innovative products, etc.); At least two supporting letters for the nomination. Please note that individuals are not allowed to self nominate.

Nomination scope and industry significance

The projects cited in the nomination should be related to coatings or closely related to coating components.

. Activities and achievements that are suitable for citation include but are not limited to: journal articles, patents, books (written, edited, or organized), lectures and presentations, organized symposiums or conferences, and other publications and communications (reprints may be submitted, but should be limited to those that reflect groundbreaking contributions; teaching qualifications or skills themselves are not considered for this award); Invention and discovery; New scientific principles, understandings, or insights; New uses or applications of the product; New or improved processes for resin or coating production; And in terms of engineering. For the polymer additive industry, the field of coating science covered by this award is closely related to the application of antioxidants, light stabilizers, UV absorbers, functional masterbatch, maleic anhydride grafted wax, and various polymer additives. The performance improvement, durability enhancement, and new process development of coating formulations often rely on the innovation of these additive products. The achievements recognized by the Mattiello Lecture Award may involve the application of new additives in coating systems, research on compatibility between additives and resins, or breakthroughs in coating protective performance achieved through additives. Industry enterprises can pay attention to the nomination dynamics of this award, understand the cutting-edge directions of coating science, and provide reference for their own product research and market positioning. All nominations should be submitted as soon as possible, no later than December 2, 2026, and sent to Dean Webster via email: dean.webster@ndsu.org

About the American Coatings Association

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a voluntary, non-profit industry association dedicated to promoting the development of the paint and coatings industry and its practitioners.

. The organization represents paint and coating manufacturers, raw material suppliers, distributors, and technical professionals. ACA provides advocacy and support to its members on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues, and provides a forum for industry progress and promotion through education and professional development services.

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