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The Western Coatings Shom (WCS) Samson-Adler Distinguished Service Award was introduced in 2009. Named for Maurice Samson (Los Angeles) and Barry Adler (San Francisco) in recognition of their pioneering efforts during the earliest days of the WCS, the award distinguishes an individual for lifetime service to their society, the WCS and the coatings industry in general.
The 2018/2019 Samson-Adler Awards, were presented by Eunice Leung, president and program co-chair (Los Angeles) at the 2019 Western Coatings Show in Las Vegas. This distinguished award is given to an individual from the Western US or a Western Canadian company who has made a significant contribution to the coatings industry throughout their career.
Membership/participation in their local society or the WCS is considered but is not a pre-requisite. The nominee’s contributions can be either technical or business. They may be currently employed or retired.
Samson Adler Award Winners

Kevin O'Leary 20
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The 2018/2019 Samson-Adler Awards, were presented by Eunice Leung, president and program co-chair (Los Angeles) at the 2019 Western Coatings Show in Las Vegas. This distinguished award is given to an individual from the Western US or a Western Canadian company who has made a significant contribution to the coatings industry throughout their career.
Membership/participation in their local society or the WCS is considered but is not a pre-requisite. The nominee’s contributions can be either technical or business. They may be currently employed or retired.
Samson Adler Award Winners

Kevin O'Leary 20
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