American Coatings Association Announces Award Recipients
WASHINGTON — The American Coatings Association (ACA) presented Christopher (Chris) M. Connor, Executive Chairman of The Sherwin-Williams Co., with the George Baugh Heckel Award — the association’s highest honor. Connor was recognized for his leadership efforts on behalf of the association and the industry. He received the award during ACA’s Awards Reception & Dinner, which is held prior to the 2016 American Coatings Show in Indianapolis.
A former ACA Chairman, Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Directors, and Executive Committee, Connor’s tenure as ACA Chairman marked a period of robust growth and notable milestones for the association, including the merger with the former Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, and establishment of the association’s identity as ACA, formerly the National Paint and Coatings Association.