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Two popular training programs, Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional (CPLP) and Responsible Packaging by Design (RPbD) were held prior to the start of the Forum. Both Technician and Technologist CPLP levels were offered along with a new exam that allowed participants to achieve RPbD professional certification. Larry Dull, ISTA's Lead Instructor conducted all the training sessions and over 30 new certificates were earned. Thank you to all of our attendees, sponsors, speakers and exhibitors for coming together to network and learn. It was a great success! We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 2018 TransPack Forum in San Diego, CA at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, March 20-23, 2018. Mark your calendars and we hope that you will be able to join us for another great Forum! 3 ista views • July 2017 • www.ista.org Dave LeButt of Georgia-Pacific, a friend and mentor to many in the packaging industry and a long-time ISTA member and officer, passed away suddenly in 1999. As a tribute to Dave's never-tiring efforts, his high level of professionalism, and his eagerness to openly share his knowledge and experiences with so many in our industry, ISTA created the R. David LeButt Packaging Education Award and it was first awarded in 2000. This is an annual award and has been given to 18 other professionals since its creation. Brian Wagner, Senior Director of American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN) is the 2017 LeButt award recipient. ISTA announced this honor at the recent TransPack Forum in Florida. Brian is a 1984 graduate of the Michigan State University School of Packaging and his 30-year professional career as an entrepreneurial business and technical leader spanned Packaging Technology Integrated Solutions (co-founder of PTIS), Kellogg's, Sara Lee, Multiform Desiccants, Carton-Craft Corp., Burger King and General Foods. Havi Global Solutions acquired PTIS in 2011, and Wagner worked as Vice President, Consulting Services until mid-2016. Over 16 years, PTIS helped over 250 organizations globally to achieve better results by developing future focused growth and productivity initiatives, as well as consumer and market insight, design, brand innovation, sustainability and organizational strategy. In 2008, Brian was inducted into the Michigan State University School of Packaging Hall of Fame and was recognized as 2008 Western Michigan Business Review – Thought Leaders. In 2016, Wagner received the Reister-Davis-Brody Lifetime Achievement in Food Packaging. Past recipients of this award are Bill Kipp, Al McKinlay, Herb Schueneman, Jorge Marcondes, Dennis Young, John Clarke, Lejo Brana, Steve Pierce, Bill Armstrong, Dave Shires, Larry Rutledge, Alan Crawford, Joan Pierce, Larry Dull, Paul Singh, Leon Venech, Karen Proctor and Ed Church. A tribute to Dave consists of a large memorial plaque that is prominently displayed at the Georgia Pacific Innovation Institute in Norcross Georgia. ISTA is pleased that Brian is the recipient of the 2017 R. David LeButt Packaging Education Award. Congratulations! 2017 R. David LeButt Award Recipient: Brian Wagner Brian Wagner Past recipients honor Brian Wagner. (Left to right) Karen Proctor, Ed Church, Brian Wagner, Larry Dull, Paul Singh and Leon Venech.