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The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has announced the four recipients of the 2026 INDA Lifetime Service and Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards. Tom Daugherty, Pricie Hanna, Carey Hobbs, and C.K. Wong were recognized for their exceptional leadership, innovation, and enduring contributions to advancing the nonwovens industry and strengthening the global community.

“These awards celebrate individuals whose careers have helped shape the growth and progress of the nonwovens industry,” says Tony Fragnito, INDA president and CEO. “We are proud to recognize Tom, Pricie, Carey and C.K. for their remarkable achievements and for the lasting impact they have made through their leadership, expertise, and dedication to INDA and the industry.”

The INDA Lifetime Awards honor professionals with distinguished records of service and technical accomplishment whose work has significantly influenced the development and advancement of nonwoven technologies, businesses, and the broader industry.

Award Recipients

  • Daugherty and Hobbs will receive their awards at the World of Wipes® International Conference on June 30 at 4:30 pm
  • Hanna will receive her award at the Hygienix™ Conference on Nov. 17 at 4:30 pm
  • Sabrina Wong, president, U.S. Pacific Procurement Company Ltd., will accept the posthumous award on behalf of her husband, C.K. Wong, at a future INDA event

To learn more about the recipients, click here.

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