HCPA Awards

Next Gen Scholarship

Award Criteria
  • Candidates must be a full-time employee of a member company
  • Candidates must be in the earlier stages of their career or new to the industry
  • One winner per company
  • Candidates cannot be a recipient of the 2026 Next Gen Scholarship
  • This scholarship cannot be combined with any other registration promotion
Award Benefits
  • Complimentary registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting
  • Up to three nights stay during the Annual Meeting at the Marriott Harbor Beach (the conference hotel)
  • Complimentary registration for any other HCPA events (e.g., webinars or workshops) in 2027, including the Mid-Year Meeting
Selection Process

A maximum of seven candidates will be selected each year, one representing each of HCPA’s Product Divisions:

  1. Aerosol Products Division
  2. Air Care Products Division
  3. Antimicrobial Products Division
  4. Cleaning Products Division
  5. Floor Care Products Division
  6. Industrial & Automotive Products Division
  7. Pest Management Products Division

Applications should be submitted to Meredith Mangas by Friday, September 11.
Winners will be notified by Friday, October 2.

NOMINATION FORM

Charles E. Allderdice Jr. Memorial Award

Established in 1982, the Charles E. Allderdice Jr. Memorial Award is the highest honor HCPA can bestow on an employee of a member company. This prestigious award is presented annually to an individual who has made exceptional contributions to HCPA and the household and commercial products industry.

Award Criteria
  • Candidates must be an employee of a member company with a minimum of five years in the industry.
  • Nominations should be submitted to Allie Hayes by Friday, October 16.

The award will be presented on Monday, December 7, during the General Session at the Annual Meeting.

NOMINATION FORM