GMIC Awards & Recognition
2027 GMIC Awards Application Now Open
The GMIC awards program recognizes the people making an impact across the glass manufacturing industry through innovation, manufacturing excellence, leadership, and the development of future talent.
2027 Award Application
Nominate a Leader in the Glass Industry
Complete the 2027 GMIC Awards application to nominate a deserving glass industry professional for the Glass Innovator Award, Glass Manufacturing Excellence Award, or Women in Glass Award.
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Meet the 2026 Award Winners
GMIC is proud to recognize three glass industry leaders for their contributions to innovation, manufacturing excellence, leadership, collaboration, and workforce development.
Glass Innovator Award
Aaron Huber, PhD
Senior Research Manager
Johns Manville
Aaron Huber exemplifies the four pillars of the Glass Innovator Award through his three-decade career dedicated to advancing glass manufacturing technology, fostering industry collaboration, and developing innovative solutions.
Aaron has consistently pushed beyond traditional glass manufacturing practices by applying advanced furnace modeling, process simulation, and innovative melting technologies to improve furnace performance, product quality, reliability, and asset life. His work has driven advances in furnace design and operating practices across the industry.
He combines scientific research, advanced modeling, operational experience, and practical solutions to solve complex manufacturing challenges. Aaron has authored or co-authored 25 papers or book chapters and holds more than 30 patents.
His service to the glass community includes serving as Vice President and President of GMIC, serving as a member and chairman of International Commission on Glass TC-15 and TC-21, and helping draft the U.S. Department of Energy Glass Technology Roadmap.
About the Award
This award recognizes individuals who are taking risks to propose and pursue innovative solutions for the glass industry. The selected awardee should be advancing glass through industry, manufacturing, academia, or national lab. This award equally encourages applications across all experience levels – from early career to life-long innovators.
Glass Manufacturing Excellence Award
Katherine Rossington, PhD
Program Director, Materials Process
Corning Incorporated
Katherine has worked in the glass industry for more than 30 years and has spent nearly three decades at Corning Incorporated. Her career spans the full innovation lifecycle — from research through manufacturing — giving her a unique ability to connect technical excellence, business execution, and workforce development.
She has worked across multiple organizations, disciplines, and global teams to advance technology, strengthen operations, and develop talent.
While technical and business achievements are important, Katherine’s greatest passion has been helping people succeed. As a mentor and coach, she has worked with colleagues at every career stage, providing guidance on technical challenges, career growth, leadership, and navigating organizational complexity.
Katherine creates inclusive environments where diverse perspectives are valued and individuals are empowered to contribute, grow, and lead. As a bridge between research, engineering, and manufacturing, her collaboration has helped build teams that deliver innovation and lasting business impact.
About the Award
The Glass Manufacturing Excellence Award recognizes individuals who are making significant contributions on the shop floor within their company and who drive plant performance, adoption of technology, and serve as role models within the glass industry.
Women in Glass Award
Quinn Imrie
Quality Control Manager
Ardagh Glass Packaging
Quinn’s career reflects outstanding leadership, innovation, and a commitment to developing others within the glass manufacturing industry. Since joining the company in 2010, she has advanced through progressive leadership roles including Shipping and Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping and Warehouse Manager, and currently Quality Control Manager.
Quinn fosters a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement. She supports Ardagh’s core values of Inclusion, Teamwork, Trust, and Excellence and is deeply committed to employee development.
Over the past two years, Quinn has played a pivotal role in the Internship Program, mentoring interns and helping them understand the critical connection between product quality and operational success.
She also championed the creation of two enhanced glass gauging booths, significantly improving quality inspection capabilities and process efficiency. In addition, Quinn established quarterly Quality Control Quorums, engaging hourly employees in quality awareness and strengthening a culture of continuous improvement across the plant.
About the Award
This award recognizes women who have demonstrated excellence in leading, motivating, and developing others in the glass industry. It recognizes leadership in science, technology, engineering, production, and manufacturing, along with mentorship and support for the next generation of glass industry talent.
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Member Recognition
Celebrating 25 Years of Membership
GMIC is proud to recognize the organizations whose long-term participation and support help strengthen our glass manufacturing community.
2026 Member
Vitro Architectural Glass
Congratulations to Vitro Architectural Glass on 25 years of GMIC membership. We appreciate their longstanding involvement and commitment to the glass manufacturing community.
Recognizing Excellence Across the Glass Industry
GMIC is proud to recognize the people whose leadership, innovation, manufacturing expertise, mentorship, and dedication help move the glass industry forward.
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