The document summarizes information from the 2011 Waterborne Symposium, including award winners for best student poster (James Goetz), PCI Award for Technical Excellence (Brian Bammel), and The Shelby F. Thames Best Paper Award (Linda Adamson). It also provides information on ordering king cakes from a local bakery, the winner of the Editor's Choice Award (Daniel Savin), and announces details for the 2012 Waterborne Symposium.

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2. Thank you to our 2011 Sponsors! The Southern Society for Coatings Technology

3. Awards ceremony Friday, March 4, 2011 Grand Ballroom C Best Student Poster AwardWinner: James Goetz - USM PCI Award for Technical ExcellenceWinner: Brian Bammel – Henkel Corporation The Shelby F. Thames Best Paper AwardWinner: Linda Adamson – Dow Chemical Company

4. King Cake Order Event Please visit www.paulspastry.com to order your king cake!

5. Editor’s Choice Award Editor’s choice award is presented to the paper that : Was a high quality paper both in content and style Most closely followed the author’s guidelines and had the fewest edits 2011 Winner: Daniel Savin

6. Meet & Greet Thursday Evening 5:30 Network with other attendees, clients, and friends at some of New Orleans finest restaurants, all within walking distance from the hotel. Pre-reserved tables are limited so sign up today at the registration/information table.

7. The 39th Annual Waterborne Symposium February 13 – 17, 2012 see you in 2012!