Written on: October 7, 2024 by SprayTM
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has announced the winners of several prestigious awards being presented during the Society’s 78th Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase, to be held December 11-13, 2024, at the JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles, CA.
MAISON G. deNAVARRE MEDAL AWARD: IRWIN PALEFSKY
“This year, the Society is presenting its highest honor to Irwin Palefsky, in recognition of his industry expertise and contributions to advancing cosmetic science,” said Erica O’Grady, CAE, CEO of the Society.
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This award recognizes Palefsky’s activities in supporting the best interests of the cosmetic industry through his various technical contributions, which include 10 patents and author in various publications and compilations, most recently in Cosmeceuticals: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series. He taught at the Center for Professional Advancement (a division of Cobblestone), Fairleigh Dickenson University, and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). He has trained and mentored generations of chemists at his company, Cosmetech Laboratories.
Palefsky is currently an Emeritus member and Technical Fellow of the Society. As a member of the New York Chapter, he helped start NY Supplier’s Day, now one of the largest industry events in North America. Irwin went on to co-chair the NYSCC Spring Seminar in 1999 and was Chair of the New York Chapter in 2002.
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SCC EDUCATION AWARD: PAUL LAWRENCE (sponsored by Barnet Products)
“Our newest award recognizes an individual making outstanding contributions to the field of cosmetic science education and mentorship, and we thank Paul for his tireless dedication and service to SCC,” said O’Grady.
Lawrence has been an active member of the Society since 2017 and served as a member and Chair of the Education Advisory Committee. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Scientific Affairs and as an Associate Technical Editor for the SCC flagship publication, the Journal of Cosmetic Science. He has authored over 35 scientific manuscripts, multiple online digests, and a textbook chapter on the world’s most contagious animal virus. He received SCC’s Shaw Mudge Award for Best Paper presented at SCC74, the SCC’s Hans Schaeffer Award for Most Innovative Paper presented at SCC76, and the best technical poster at IFSCC London Congress.
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FLORENCE WALL WOMEN IN COSMETIC CHEMISTRY AWARD: KRUPA KOESTLINE (sponsored by the SCC New York Chapter)
“We are elated to present the Society’s award honoring a woman’s scientific and leadership contributions in the cosmetics and personal care industry to Krupa Koestline,” said O’Grady. “Krupa is a well-respected formulation chemist, inspirational leader and mentor, and a distinguished contributor to the field of cosmetic science.”
In addition to her business acumen and leadership, Koestline has served the SCC Florida Chapter as Secretary, Chair-Elect, and will serve as Chair in 2026-2027. Nationally, she served as a member of the Achievement Awards Task Force, currently serves as a member of COSA and as Vice Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Insights Committee.
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MERIT AWARD: CATHY ANGLIN
“Cathy Anglin has been an outstanding advocate for SCC during the course of her nearly 40-year membership in SCC,” said O’Grady. “On behalf of the national organization and the Southeast Chapter, we thank Cathy for her unwavering passion and service.”
During her membership, Anglin has served on the SCC Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Committee on Chapter Affairs, the Nominations and Elections Committee, and as an Area IV Director. She has also served the Southeast Chapter in its elected roles from Secretary to Chair various times throughout the years, and currently serves as their Newsletter Editor.
Anglin retired in early 2022 from her position as Research Director at J. Strickland & Co. and still consults for them on quality and regulatory issues.
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ROBERT A. KRAMER LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD: R. RANDALL WICKETT
“Randall Wickett continues to be an outstanding advocate for SCC and an active volunteer locally and nationally”, said O’Grady. “For his contributions throughout his 40 years of membership, we recognize Randy with this award with our thanks for his dedication and service to SCC.”
Wickett has been an active member of the Society since 1984. He served on the National Board of Directors culminating in his Presidency of SCC in 2011; lead the Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists as Editor-in-Chief for seven years; participated in more than 10 national committees; and continues to serve as a CEP instructor.
His dedicated service also extends to the Ohio Valley Chapter of SCC and to his students at the University of Cincinnati where he continues to teach and mentor. Wickett is a past recipient of the SCC’s Maison G. deNavarre Award, Merit Award, Shaw Mudge Award, Joseph P. Ciaudelli Award, Howard Isermann Award, and was also conferred the SCC Technical Fellow designation in 2009.
