The Natural Products Association Industry Champion Award has been awarded to AAK USA Inc. The honor recognizes notable contributions to the natural products industry above and beyond commercial success.
 
The award ceremony took place in Baltimore, MD on Sept.16 at the Natural Products Expo East. John O’Keefe, director of sales, accepted the award on behalf of AAK USA Inc.’s Personal Care business.
 
“The Natural Products Association has a long history of excellence and this year’s crop of winners represents the best the industry has to offer. Their passion, dedication and hard work are in step with the association’s mission of securing natural products for all, and we look forward to continuing to support and collaborate with all who strive to further the growth of and access to natural products,” said NPA CEO Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D.
 
“AAK has shown that they are not in business to just make natural products but also to advance technology to make natural products that are also sustainable. AAK’s development with Lipex SheaLight proves that AAK is deserving of this award,” added Dr. Corey Hilmas, M.D., Ph.D. SVP of scientific and regulatory affairs.
 
In accepting the award on behalf of his company, O’Keefe added, “It is an honor to be selected for the NPA Industry Champion Award for our contribution to functional and sustainable technology for natural products. The NPA's long history of leadership and advocacy within the natural products industry continues to guide and inspire companies to reach higher and achieve more. AAK is pleased to be recognized as working within this spirit of achievement, creating new opportunities for progress within the industry and segments we service.”