Covestro LLC was recognized for "championing women in manufacturing, corporate leadership, and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields." This was exemplified in part by Covestro's investment in global mentorship programs including Project SEED and Greenlight for Girls. Covestro's representatives at the gala included Jerry MacCleary, chairman and chief executive officer, who accepted the award on their behalf. The gala also honored Nance Dicciani, founder, president and chief executive officer of medical device company RTM Vital Signs LLC, who received the AIChE Foundation's Doing a World of Good Medal, a prize that salutes the achievements of an individual who has advanced the societal contributions of engineers. Dicciani was commended for her dedication and personal investment in mentoring future generations of scientists and engineers.