Celebrating Excellence: Doug Hooton receives the Katharine and Bryant Mather Member Contribution Award from ASTM International
Pictured during the award presentation are Professor Emeritus Doug Hooton (C) with C09 Secretary Thomas Greene (L) and C09 Chair Rich S. Szecsy, PhD, PE, FACI (R), symbolizing the collaborative spirit of advancing concrete standards. (Photo by Scott Orthey/ASTM)
CivMin’s Professor Emeritus Doug Hooton has received recognition from ASTM International at its recent gathering on Thursday, December 11, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The association’s Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates has honoured him with the Katharine and Bryant Mather Member Contribution Award for advancing concrete standards over a lengthy and productive career.
This prestigious award recognizes C09 members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and technical contributions. Hooton was celebrated “for his distinguished leadership and significant contributions in multiple C09 roles since 1985, notably advancing standards for concrete and its chemical reactions, and significantly enhancing concrete technology and its practical applications.”
The recognition cited Hooton’s long history of research and innovation within the concrete industry:
Since 1985, Professor Emeritus R. Douglas Hooton has been a driving force in improving concrete standards and technology. His work on chemical reactions and durability has revolutionized the field, blending science with real-world applications to enhance construction practices worldwide. His work is a reminder of the power of innovation, collaboration, and dedication in shaping the future of construction.
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ASTM International, formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials, is a standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical international standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems and services.