The World of Concrete, the leading global concrete and masonry industry connector, has launched a brand-new award program, dedicated to recognizing and showcasing the most innovative and forward-thinking equipment, materials, tools and services available in the concrete and masonry markets. The Innovative Product Awards, powered by World of Concrete, will feature many items on exhibit during the 2023 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 17-19.

Owens Corning PINK Next Gen Fiberglas Insulation was selected as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2022 Home Reno Awards in the Biggest Energy Savers category. PINK Next Gen Fiberglas Insulation features Owen Corning’s advanced fiber technology to offer enhanced comfort, with superior performance and safe, proven ingredients.

On Oct. 29, NABTU awarded Alise Martiny the first-ever TWBN Lifetime Achievement Award. Martiny is the business manager and executive secretary of the Greater Kansas City Building Trades.

The eighth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The “Overall Excellence” award was presented to Chau Chak Wing Museum, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

The American Concrete Institute is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2022 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who were recognized at the ACI Concrete Convention on Oct. 23-27.

The Metal Construction Association’s 2022 Design Awards were announced in October at METALCON, a major industry event held in Indianapolis.

Diablo Tools was named a top 10 finalist for the 2022 Merchandising Innovation Award from The Home Depot for the Demo Demon Spade Bit.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council on Oct. 5 announced two CPI Distinguished Leadership Award recipients: Nigel Barksby of Covestro and Mary Bogdan of Honeywell. These awards were presented during the awards luncheon at the 2022 Polyurethanes Technical Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council announced on Oct. 5 that Carbon’s EPU 44 has won the 2022 Polyurethane Innovation Award. The Innovation Award is renowned throughout the polyurethane industry and recognizes companies and individuals whose visions and perseverance bring new innovative, life-enhancing products, technologies and initiatives to the marketplace.

AWCI’s Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual for exemplary volunteer service to the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.