Categories for Awards


Setting standards in EHS&S: Nation Ford Chemical & VanDeMark Chemical

Twenty-nine facilities were awarded a 2019 Performance Improvement Award. This year, two facilities were awarded the top honor and received a Gold Award in recognition for their commitment to excellence and their determination to exceed industry standards and strengthen their EHS&S programs.

February 4, 2020



Edgewater’s DanChem® Awarded SOCMA’s 2019 Performance Improvement Silver in Stakeholder Communications

We’re excited to announce that DanChem, a portfolio company of Edgewater Capital, was awarded a Silver – Stakeholder Communications by The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) in their 2019 Performance Improvement Awards. SOCMA is the only U.S.-based trade association dedicated solely to the specialty chemical industry, making them the leading authority on this sector.

December 18, 2019

Ashland Merry Hill to Receive 2019 SOCMA Sustainability Award

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce that Ashland’s Merry Hill facility is being recognized for its tremendous efforts and unique approaches to sustainability practices as part of the association’s 2019 Performance Improvement Awards program during SOCMA Week, December 4-6, in New Orleans.

November 18, 2019

ChemDesign to Receive 2019 SOCMA Educational Outreach Award

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce that ChemDesign is being recognized for its exceptional efforts to educate a new generation about the importance of specialty chemistry as part of the association’s Performance Improvement Awards program.

November 18, 2019

SOCMA Announces 2019 Performance Improvement Award Winners 

ARLINGTON, VA – SOCMA is pleased to announce that more than 20 SOCMA member facilities will receive 2019 Performance Improvement Awards. Now in its 13th year, SOCMA continues to honor companies that are leading in the areas of environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S).

November 18, 2019

SOCMA Launches Two New Industry Awards

SOCMA is accepting nominations for two new industry awards targeted to professionals in the specialty and fine chemical value chain. Awards will be given in two categories: Women in Specialties and Emerging Leaders.

October 3, 2019

SOCMA Announces 2018 Performance Improvement Award Winners

ARLINGTON, VA – The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce that more than 40 SOCMA member facilities will receive 2018 Performance Improvement Awards for their commitment to continuously improving environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) practices at the association’s 97th Annual Dinner, December 10, in New York.

November 18, 2018

SOCMA Announces 2017 Performance Improvement Award Winners

ARLINGTON, VA – More than 40 SOCMA member facilities will receive 2017 Performance Improvement Awards for their outstanding commitment to continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) practices at the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) 96th Annual Dinner, December 4, in New York.

November 28, 2017