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Aug. 29, 2011 (click for PDF version)

WESTERVILLE, OH - The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) today announced the names of the organization’s two newest Distinguished Life Members.

David B. Marshall

David B. Marshall and Koichi Niihari are the 2011 recipients of the Distinguished Life Member Award, the highest honor accorded members of ACerS. The award is given in recognition of an individual’s eminent contribution to the ceramic and glass profession.

“The Society’s Distinguished Life Member is presented annually to the organization’s most inspirational members, who paved new roads in their technical or business fields while contributing to the growth and programming of the organization, and guiding its younger leaders,” said ACerS President Marina Pascucci.

Koichi Niihara

Marshall and Niihara will be inducted as Distinguished Life Members at the Society’s Annual Awards and Honors Banquet on Oct. 17, 2011, in Columbus Ohio.

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