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The HCPA Recognizes Individuals and Companies During Annual Meeting

Announces winners of Allderdice Award, Innovation Awards and Volunteer Awards during XPAND2022 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

During XPAND2022, the annual meeting of the Household and Commercial Products Association, HCPA recognized several members for their contributions to the association and the industry. The annual meeting is underway in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Steve Christenson, SVP-global regulatory affairs & general council, Ecolab, received the Charles E. Allderdice Memorial Award. The award recognizes a member who has made significant contributions to the betterment of the association and the household and commercial products industry.

In accepting the award, Christenson recalled previous Allderdice Award winners including Bill Auriemma and Paul Siracusa, who exemplify  the pillars of HCPA: Advocate. Communicate. Connect.

“Our products were essential during the pandemic,” Christenson recalled. “We make a difference. But we must continue to work together.”

The HCPA Innovation Awards


During the opening reception, HCPA revealed the winners of the 4th Annual Innovation Awards.
Molly Blessing, director, sustainability, HCPA announced the winners:

Ingredients: Locus Performance Ingredients, Amphi Sophorolipids biosurfactants

Technology: Plastipak, SprayPET Revolution recyclable cap and bottle

Circularity Economy (new category): Eastman, molecular recycling of plastic

Carbon Footprint: Ecolab

End-User Communication: Procter & Gamble, North America Fabric Care

Association Award: Croda, hydrolyzed wheat protein for fabric care

Volunteer Awards


HCPA recognized individuals from each division for their contributions to the association. The 2022 honorees are:

• Aerosol – Rodney Prater, SC Johnson

• Air Care – Eileen Hedrick, Symrise

• Antimicrobial – Lisa Dreilinger, Reckitt

• Cleaning – Maggie Gottardi, State Industrial Products

• Floor Care – Rebecca Kaufold, Spartan Chemical Company

• Industrial & Automotive – Michelle Rudnick, CRC Industries

• Pest Management – Dan Hollas, SC Johnson

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