Cematex, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has launched the ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award as part of its ongoing efforts to encourage and recognise outstanding industry members and post-graduate students for their contributions to the sustainable development of the global textile and garment industry.
Mr Charles Beauduin, President of Cematex, said: “Sustainability, as we all know, is a major concern for global businesses involved in the textile and garment making chain. Hence, we have adopted the theme ‘Master the Art of Sustainable Innovation’ for ITMA 2015.”
“We are pleased to launch the ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award to make ITMA the meeting place where captains of the industry converge to source technologies and share their expertise in the area of sustainable innovation.”
Categories
The ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award comprises three categories, two of which are open to post-graduate students:
• Industry Excellence Award
• R&E Excellence Award – Masters
• R&E Excellence Award – Doctorate
Prizes
The winner of the ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award will receive a cash prize of 10,000 euros and a prestigious trophy, among other rewards. Cash prizes of 4,000 euros and 5,000 euros will be awarded to the winners in the Masters and Doctorate categories, respectively.
Nominees of the Industry Excellence Award ITMA 2015 must be nominated by exhibitors. Institutions participating in the ITMA 2015 Research and Education pavilion are eligible to nominate their post-graduate students for the Research & Education Excellence Award
Entries can be submitted online from 1 September 2014 to 1 March 2015.
