JVAM 2025 nominated candidates announced!

Date: 2 June 2025
Source: gpd.fi
JVAM 2025 nominated candidates announced!
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Date: 2 June 2025

The JVAM 2025 committee has received outstanding nominations of candidates who have made a significant impact on the development of the glass industry.

All nominations were supported by a description of the nominee’s relevant contributions and merits.

The following people have been nominated for the 2025 Jorma Vitkala Award of Merit based on their excellent contribution to the industry:

  • Stephen Selkowitz
  • Graham Dodd
  • Tim Macfarlane
  • Jens Schneider
  • Peter Pokoern

Read about the nominees

The final decision on the winner of this year’s award will be made via online voting. The committee will then count the votes and the winner will be announced at the GPD 2025 Get Together on 11 June in Tampere, Finland.

Vote here

The deadline for voting is Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
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