Tad McGwire, president at Industrial Heater Corp., has been named winner of the William R. Carteaux Leadership Award from the Plastics Industry Association.
McGwire will receive the award at the Plastics Hall of Fame Ceremony in Orlando, Fla. on May 5, 2024.
The award was created in 2020 and was named after former Plastics Industry Association CEO Bill Carteaux, who died in 2018 after complications from leukemia. The award recognizes an executive who achieves distinction for work in the plastics industry.
"Tad's history of dedication to our industry, our organization, and his strong leadership values make it easy to see why he was chosen for this honor by his peers," association President and CEO Matt Seaholm said in a news release.
McGwire has been an active member of the association for more than 40 years and held a range of positions including chairman of the board of directors and NPE chairman.
He began his career in plastics as a founder of Phoenix Lighting Products. He started his role as president of Industrial Heater Corp. in 1991.
"This award came as a very pleasant surprise, and I am honored to accept it," McGwire said in the release.
"I love working in and supporting our industry, and treasure the relationships I have built along the way, which is why this award is deeply meaningful to me on both professional and personal levels. I also loved working with Bill Carteaux who was my friend and mentor and am grateful for the role he played in my career," he said.