Dedicated to the memory of George Baugh Heckel, the award honors an individual
whose contributions to the organization have been outstanding.
A member of FSCT for over 28 years, Dr. Hegedus has been actively involved in
many committees and activities of the organization, including Chair of the
Publications Committee and a member of the Editorial Review Board. He now
serves on the Management Board and acts as a Technical Editor and Editorial
Review Board member for the Journal
of Coatings Technology and Research.