The IULTCS Merit Award For Excellence In The Leather Industry
Background
The preamble to the Statutes of the IULTCS state that the Society was founded for the purpose of encouraging the technology, chemistry and science of leather on a worldwide basis. It is appropriate that we recognise the achievements of those of stature in our industry who have contributed significantly to our global understanding ofthe leather industry and its by-products and those who have excelled in promoting the aims and objectives of oursociety. The IULTCS Merit Award is given biennially by the IULTCS Executive to an individual, whose past or current endeavours have had an extraordinary impact on our industry and provide an example for others to follow.
Roll of Honour – IULTCS Merit Award

2021
Dr Thirumalachari Ramasami – India

2019
Jakov Buljan, UNIDO

2017
Professor Dr Mariliz Guterres, Brazil

2015
Professor Dr Bi Shi, China

2013
Dr Eleanor M. Brown, USA

2013
Professor Dr Günter Reich, Germany

2011
Antoni Ylla-Catalá, Spain

2009
Professor Anthony D. Covington, UK

2007
Dr Robert L. Sykes, UK