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422 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Society of Cosmetic Chemists Award Sponsored by International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. The 1973 Society of Cosmetic Chemists Award sponsored by International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc., has been presented to Mr. Sal DiBianca of the Mennen Company, for his paper entitled "Innovative Scar/ning Elec- tron Microscopic Techniques for Evaluating Hair Care Products." The award, consisting of a scroll and a $1000 honorarium, is presented annually to the author or authors of the most meritorious paper published in the Jotm•a,. oF T,m Socmaac oF COSM•.T•C Cm•MiSTS, U.S.A. • Formal presentation was made by Mr. Mitchell Schlossman, Award Chairman, at the May 9, 1974, luncheon session during the Society's Seminar in Chicago, Illinois. Left to right: Dr. Hyman Henkin, SCC President, Mr. Sal DiBianca, Axvard Recipient, and Mr. Mitchell L. Schlossman, Axvard Chairman