17 The 2018 Des Goddard Award, sponsored by INOLEX, was presented to Xin Qu, Ph.D. for his Journal Article entitled, “The Rheological and Skin Sensory Properties of Cosmetic Emulsions: Influence of Thickening Agents”, published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science Vol. 69 No. 1. This award is given annually for the the Most Innovative Paper on the topic of Polymer Science related to Cosmetics or Personal Care, presented at the previous Annual Scientific Meeting or published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science. The co-authors of this paper include Yanan Li, Zhaoqing Zhou, Xiaomin Zhao, and Hua Zhao. The 2018 Shaw Mudge Award, was awarded to Estelle Loing, Ph.D. for her paper entitled “Innovative Hair Care Biomimetic Peptide: A Promising Solution to Fight Gray Hair” which was presented at the 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting. This award is given for the best paper presented at the preceding Annual Scientific Meeting. The co-authors of this paper include Joan Attia, Ph.D., Magali Borel, Joanna Wdzieczak-Bakala, Ph.D., Stephanie Scalvino, Ph.D., Elian Lati, Ph.D., Laurence Michel, Ph.D., Jean-Christophe Choulot, Ph.D., and Michel Hocquaux, Ph.D. The 2018 Society of Cosmetic Chemists Award, sponsored by The Hallstar Company, was awarded to Ratan Chaudhuri, Ph.D., for his paper entitled “Delayed DNA Damage – How Significant is this Pathway for Skin Damage?” which was presented before the membership at the Society’s 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting. This award is given annually for the Best Paper that makes the greatest scientific contribution to knowledge in the field of protecting against or ameliorating damage to human skin caused by exposure to UV radiation presented at the Society’s previous Annual Meeting. The co-authors of this paper include Krys Bojanowski, Ph. D., and Parvesh Singh, Ph. D.

18 STUDENT POSTER The Student Poster Showcase is held annually to promote student research in the Cosmetics industry. The Poster Awards are sponsored by DD Chemco. Members of the Committee on Scientific Affairs judged the posters. FIRST PLACE was Liangchen Xu and Yao Zhou from Manhattan College, SECOND PLACE was Stephanie Ventura Morris from the University of Cincinnati, THIRD PLACE was Lama Alsheddi from the University of Cincinnati and FOURTH PLACE was Trang Vu also from the University of Cincinnati.