Plastics Industry Association Announces 2024 Future Leaders in Plastics Member of the Year

Washington, DC,— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has named Katie Vorel, Senior Manager of Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality at Nexus Circular, as the 2024 Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Member of the Year. This honor celebrates a plastics industry professional who exemplifies exceptional engagement, leadership, and dedication to the FLiP program's community. The award highlights Katie's outstanding contributions, positive impact, and commitment to advancing FLiP's initiatives throughout the year.

"Congratulations to Katie Vorel, PLASTICS’ 2024 FLiP Member of the Year,” said Leslie Jutte, Director, Industry Engagement. “Katie’s enthusiasm, dedication, and leadership have made a lasting impact on the FLiP program and its community. We are thrilled to celebrate her contributions and look forward to seeing her continued success in the plastics industry as she serves as Vice Chair in 2025."

"I am honored to be named the 2024 FLiP Member of the Year,” said Katie Vorel, Senior Manager of Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality at Nexus Circular. “Being part of FLiP has been a truly enriching experience. FLiP brings together a diverse community of passionate individuals who are dedicated to supporting one another's success and the plastics industry. In nearly two years as a member, I’ve built lifelong friendships, invaluable business connections, and gained experiences that have shaped my career.”

Katie has demonstrated exemplary dedication to the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) program since joining in March 2023 through active engagement in a wide range of FLiP activities, including events such as the FLiP & Sip Reception at NPE and PLASTICS’ Spring Meeting and the National Plastics Conference. She contributed to book club discussions, continuing education sessions, the mentorship program, annual litter cleanup, and has showcased her leadership abilities as the Chair of the Engagement Task Group in 2024. Katie will serve as Vice Chair for FLiP in 2025, reflecting her passion and dedication to the program's future success.

The Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) program, created by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), is designed to foster the next generation of leaders within the plastics industry. It provides young professionals with opportunities for networking, mentorship, skill development, and leadership experience. Any member of the Plastics Industry Association can involve young professionals from within their organization as an automatic benefit of membership. For further information, please reach out to FLiP@plasticsindustry.org.

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the only organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $519 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.