CCNJ Gathers for 38th Annual Conference, Honors PBF Energy and Manko Gold with Chairperson’s AWARD

May 2, 2023 – (Atlantic City, NJ) – The Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) is proud to announce the recipients of its prestigious Chairperson’s Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement and commitment to excellence in the chemical industry.

The Chairperson’s Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Council, and it represents the pinnacle of excellence in industry. The awards were presented during the CCNJ’s 38th Annual Conference, which saw record attendance this year.

Manko Gold Katcher Fox LLP, received the Chairperson’s Award for an Associate Member company. The award recognizes exceptional leadership, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to the success of the Council’s members. Manko Gold has been an active and enthusiastic supporter of the CCNJ since joining in 2017. The law firm’s contributions have been significant and wide-ranging, from speaking at committee meetings, workshops, and conferences to providing expertise on various industry issues.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Manko Gold and its team, particularly Carol McCabe, their managing partner, for their unwavering commitment to the success of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey,” said Michael Heltzer, Chairperson of the CCNJ Board of Trustees. “Their consistent service and willingness to assist and support our organization have been instrumental in our continued success.”

The twenty seventh recipient of the Council’s highest honor was PBF Energy, a Regular Member company that has demonstrated unparalleled excellence and unwavering dedication to the success of the CCNJ. PBF Energy has been an integral part of the Council’s family for over two decades, and their commitment to environmental stewardship and safe operations is at the core of their corporate ethos. They have provided exemplary support to the Council, serving as a vital partner in our advocacy efforts and offering real-world examples that have helped the Council better articulate the impacts of legislation and regulations.

“We honor PBF Energy and its employees, past and present, for their outstanding contributions to our industry’s environmental and sustainable development goals,” said Michael Heltzer. “It is our great pleasure and honor to present PBF Energy with the 2023 Chairperson’s Award.”

The recipients of the Chairperson’s Awards were honored during the CCNJ’s 38th Annual Conference, which took place in Atlantic City, NJ, and was attended by a record number of industry professionals.

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The Chemistry Council of New Jersey, founded in 1955, is the trade and advocacy organization representing the interests of more than 64 New Jersey manufacturers and 46 firms in the business of chemistry. Our membership consists of large and small companies that are part of New Jersey’s chemical, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, petroleum, flavor & fragrances, and precious metals industries. The CCNJ is committed to a better quality of life through science.