Harold Herzlich Distinguished Technology Achievement Medal Explained

The Harold Herzlich Distinguished Technology Achievement Medal is an award conferred that recognizes "innovators, who through persistence and dedication, have advanced a paradigm shift in tire manufacturing, tire reliability or performance". It is awarded as a part of the biennial ITEC tire show.^[1] Prior to 2012, it had been known by the name ITEC Distinguished Technology Achievement Award.

Recipients

• 2012 - Marion Pottinger^{[2] [3]}
• 2014 - Bernhard Blümich^[4]
• 2016 - Andreas Limper^{[5] [6]}
• 2018 - Steven M. Cron
• 2020 - Walter H. Waddell
• 2022 - William V. Mars^[7]
• 2024 - Brendan Rogers^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. News: HAROLD HERZLICH DISTINGUISHED TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL . 29 December 2022 . Rubber News . Crain.
2. News: Harold Herzlich Award presented to 2012 winner . 29 December 2022 . Rubber and Plastics News . Crain . 2012.
3. News: Marion Pottinger retires from Smithers . 18 September 2023 . Modern Tire Dealer . endeavorb2b.com . 28 October 2003.
4. Web site: Bernhard Blümich to receive honour at ITEC . magitrek.com . magitrek . 30 April 2023.
5. News: Video: HF Mixing Group's Limper receives ITEC honor . 29 December 2022 . Rubber and Plastics News . Crain . 15 September 2016.
6. News: Schunk . Andrew . ACS Rubber Division names six as 2024 winners of Science & Technology Awards . 16 May 2024 . Rubber News . Crain . November 21, 2023.
7. News: Beaven . Erin Pustay . Will Mars named 2022 Herzlich Award winner . 29 December 2022 . Rubber News . Crain . 21 July 2022.
8. News: Meyer . Bruce . Brendan Rodgers named '24 Herzlich Award winner . 16 May 2024 . Rubber News . Crain . March 14, 2024.
9. News: Meyer . Bruce . Industry veteran Rodgers honored with Herzlich Medal at ITEC . 16 May 2024 . Rubber News . Crain . May 15, 2024.