The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced the recipients of its 2023 Future Leaders Award. The award recognizes promising young professionals in the fields of textiles, apparel, and related material sciences.
The recipients are:
• Tova Williams, Assistant Professor, Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science Department, North Carolina State University
• Julian Rojas, Method and Capability Development Scientist, Henkel Consumer Brands R&D
• Joanne Brasch, Special Projects Manager, California Product Stewardship Council
• Jessica Brooks, Colorist, Vertical Business Units, W. L. Gore & Associates
The award recipients were selected by each of AATCC's Interest Groups. They were chosen based on their leadership skills, their commitment to the textile industry, and their potential to make significant contributions to the field.
The Future Leaders Award is presented annually at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit. The 2023 Summit will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, from October 23-26.
The award recipients will be honored at the Summit's Awards Luncheon on October 25.
The AATCC Future Leaders Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the next generation of leaders in the textile industry. The award recipients are all making significant contributions to the field, and they are sure to have a bright future ahead of them.
