Citation
(2003), "Gerry J. Gough, FSCT Past-President, named 2003 recipient of FSCT Heckel Award", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 32 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2003.12932fab.032
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Gerry J. Gough, FSCT Past-President, named 2003 recipient of FSCT Heckel Award
Gerry J. Gough, FSCT Past-President, named 2003 recipient of FSCT Heckel Award
The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology is pleased to announce that Gerry J. Gough (Plate 1), Quality Manager for ICI Packaging Coatings Ltd, Birmingham, England, is the 2003 recipient of FSCT's highest honor – the George Baugh Heckel Award.
Plate 1
Gerry J. Gough
Presentation of the Heckel Award will be made at the Opening Session of the Federation's 81st Annual Meeting, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in Philadelphia, PA on 13 November 2003.
Considered the most prestigious of FSCT awards, the George Baugh Heckel Award recognizes an individual whose contributions to the organization have been outstanding. According to Heckel Award Committee Chair, Rose Ryntz of Visteon Corp., Dearborn, MI, "Mr Gough has been a pillar of strength and endurance through the 6 years that I have known him. He has led the Federation as President in a time of tremendous change, yet his professionalism and collegiate spirit have made working with him a pure delight. I am proud to know such a generous, dedicated, and intelligent individual. Without his leadership, the industry would not be the same".
Mr Gough was "amazed, surprised, delighted, and humbled", when he learned of his selection as Heckel Award recipient, "especially given that this award is the highest that the Federation can bestow, and the list of previous recipients reads like a 'Who's Who' of eminent members of our organization and the industry". Mr Gough is the first resident of the United Kingdom to receive the Heckel Award.
Established in 1951, the award is dedicated to the memory of George Baugh Heckel, who served as temporary Chairman when the Federation was organized in 1922, and as Secretary for many years thereafter.
FSCT accomplishments
Mr Gough has contributed to the FSCT in many capacities, with years of service at both the international and the local level. The 78th President of the FSCT in 1999-2000, Mr Gough was the first resident of the United Kingdom to serve as the organization's head. From 1990 to 1997, he was a member of the FSCT Board of Directors as the Representative of the Birmingham Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Club (recently renamed the British Society for Coatings Technology). He was a member of the FSCT's Executive Committee from 1994 to 2001, Chair of the FSCT's Society Speaker Awards Committee (1987-1988), a member of the Liaison Committee (1990-1997), the Professional Development Committee (1997-1998), and Heckel Award Committee (1999-2001) and Chair of the Nominations Committee (2000-2001). He serves as the Federation's Representative to IUPAC (1990 to present).
Society accomplishments
President of the Birmingham Club in 1987-1988, Mr Gough served as Publicity Officer in 1983-1984, and served on the Club's Executive (1983-1997), Program (1983, 1987-88), Membership (1994-99), and Technical (1981-92) Committees. In recognition of his many contributions to the Society, he was awarded the Club's Distinguished Service Certificate in 1994 and was elected an Honorary Life Member of the Society in 2001. Mr Gough currently serves as Honorary Treasurer for the British Society.
Career highlights
Mr Gough is the Quality Manager for ICI Packaging Coatings Ltd. He has represented the British Coatings industry (BCF) on BSI committees, and the European coatings industry (CEPE) on a European standards (CEN) committee. Mr Gough is a member of the Gallows Bird Society.
Educated at Coventry Technical College, Mr Gough has been active in the coatings industry for 33 years. He was elected to Associate Grade of Professional Membership of the Oil and Colour Chemists' Association (OCCA) in 1997 and awarded Fellowship of OCCA in 2001.