The Mattiello Lecturer will deliver a technical presentation on a phase of chemistry, engineering, human relationship, or other discipline fundamental to paint, coatings, varnish, lacquer, or related protective and decorative coatings. The presentation will consist of a 50-55 minute lecture followed by a question and answer session. A completed paper must also be submitted for the conference proceedings and possible inclusion in ACA publications. Additionally, the selected lecturer will be invited to develop a Mattiello Symposium — the technical track that will follow the Mattiello lecture at the conference.

The references cited in the nomination should be concerned with coatings, pertinent or related to coatings, or concerned with the constituents of coatings. Activities and accomplishments considered appropriate for citation in the nomination include the following: publication and communications such as journal articles, patents, books (authored, edited or organized), lectures and presentations, and symposia or meetings organized; inventions and discoveries; new scientific principles, understanding or insight; novel uses or applications of products; new or improved processes for production of resins or coatings, etc.; and engineering aspects. Individuals cannot nominate themselves.

All nominations should include: an official nomination letter highlighting the outstanding achievements of the nominee; complete biography of the nominee; current position and brief job history; education and degrees, with dates; a minimum of two letters of support from individuals within the industry; and brief reference to other significant awards.

Forward all nominations by Aug. 31, 2012, to: Mattiello Memorial Lecture Committee, c/o Starsha Valentine, American Coatings Association, 1500 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005, or e-mail svalentine@paint.org.