Submissions have to be made by December 16th.
Cary, NC Nominations for the 2025 IDEA® Achievement Awards are now being accepted by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, in association with Nonwovens Industry Magazine. Experts in the nonwoven and engineered materials industries are encouraged to submit their creative products, or their clients’, for review.
The IDEA Achievement Awards recognise achievement in six categories and honour ground-breaking innovations developed after IDEA22. During IDEA25, which will take place from April 29 to May 1, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Centre in Miami Beach, Florida, winners will be revealed.
Categories of Awards:
Raw Materials: The introduction of the best new raw materials
Nonwoven Product: Introduction of the Best New Nonwoven Fabric
Introduction of the Best New Short-Life Product
Long-Life: The best new, long-lasting product launch
Equipment: The introduction of the best new equipment
Sustainability Advancement: Acknowledging improvements in nonwoven textiles, raw materials, machinery and processes, and final goods that are sustainable and/or circular.
For consideration, entries must be received by December 16, 2024. The Technical Advisory Board of INDA will choose the finalists in each category, with the top three in each category advancing. Voting will take place on the Nonwovens Industry website, allowing industry professionals to determine the winners. Furthermore, Nonwovens Industry Magazine will be the exclusive selection for the Entrepreneur Award laureate.
For detailed criteria and eligibility information, visit: https://www.inda.org/awards/IDEA-Achievement Award.html
To nominate a product, visit: https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/idea-reg-achievement-awards
Winners of the 2022 IDEA Achievement Award:
Tools:
Elastic Thread Anchoring (ETA) Sonotrode by Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.
Ingredients:
ODOGard, Rem Brands, Inc.
Product with a Short Life:
LifeSavers LLC: Wipes for LifeSavers
Extended-Life Product:
Nanofiber Cabin Air Filter by MANN+HUMMEL GmbH
Progress in Sustainability:
Blue Ocean Closures and Glatfelter Corp.: Fiber-based Screw Caps
Nonwoven Good:
Suominen Corporation: Aquaflo HYDRASPUN®
Entrepreneur:
Doug Brown, President of Biax-Fiberfilm/5K Fibres
IDEA25 will feature hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in nonwoven and fiber technologies, along with a dedicated, multi-day Sustainability in Nonwovens Conference. Attendees can also participate in “Nonwoven Essentials,” a series of expert-led training sessions designed to enhance industry knowledge and expertise.
For full details on the IDEA Achievement Award criteria and eligibility, visit: IDEA Achievement Awards. For questions about the awards, please contact Matt O’Sickey, Ph.D., Director of Education & Technical Affairs, at mosickey@inda.org.