Bruce Uhlman has been awarded the Corporate LCA Leadership Award in recognition of his exceptional 30-year career advancing life cycle assessment methodologies and sustainable manufacturing practices. As head of BASF's Applied Sustainability Program in the Americas, he has successfully integrated LCA into corporate innovation strategies, supplier engagement programs, and business decision-making processes. His instrumental role in establishing BASF's eco-efficiency analysis program in the United States has generated numerous assessments and product carbon footprints that drive strategic environmental decisions across diverse industrial sectors. With international expertise spanning process engineering and technology commercialization, Uhlman consistently demonstrates how rigorous LCA methodologies create measurable value throughout complex supply chains. His commitment to advancing the field through frequent speaking engagements, publications, and active mentorship exemplifies the collaborative spirit essential to LCA progress. As a Certified LCA Practitioner and Certified Life Cycle Executive, his work continues to bridge technical expertise with practical business applications.

Connie Hensler, recipient of the Rita Schenck Lifetime Individual LCA Leadership Award, has demonstrated extraordinary leadership throughout her three-decade career, profoundly influencing how industries embrace life cycle thinking as a fundamental business practice. Her unwavering dedication to advancing LCA methodologies and sustainability principles has established her as a pillar within the global LCA community, inspiring countless professionals through her mentorship and collaborative approach. As Chair of the ACLCA Board, Hensler has fostered cross-disciplinary partnerships that have expanded the field's reach and practical applications across diverse sectors. Her scholarly contributions and groundbreaking methodologies have created lasting frameworks that continue to guide practitioners worldwide, while her dedication to knowledge sharing has elevated industry standards and regulatory understanding. Through decades of active engagement, she has built bridges between academia, industry, and policy, creating a legacy of leadership that will influence future generations of sustainability professionals. The ACLCA proudly recognizes Connie Hensler's lifetime of visionary leadership and enduring contributions to the advancement of life cycle assessment with this most distinguished honor.

Dr. Joshua Kneifel has been awarded the Government Leadership LCA Award for his outstanding leadership in advancing life cycle assessment across federal agencies and national research initiatives. As an economist in NIST's Applied Economics Office, he leads comprehensive LCA efforts spanning buildings, infrastructure, photovoltaics, batteries, plastics, and carbon capture technologies. Through his role as Chair of the Federal LCA Commons Steering Committee and NIST representative on the ACLCA Board, Dr. Kneifel has fostered extensive collaboration between federal agencies, national laboratories, academic institutions, and industry partners. His pioneering work in developing public LCA product models, conducting LCI data gap assessments, and creating decision-support tools has dramatically improved the availability of critical LCA resources nationwide. By accelerating the digitization of LCAs and EPDs through enhanced transparency and standardization, his leadership continues to advance government life cycle assessment practices.

Heather Liddell has been awarded the Michael Levy Rising Star Award for her rapid emergence as an influential leader in industrial life cycle assessment and carbon accounting. As an Assistant Professor at Purdue University with joint appointments across engineering and sustainability programs, Dr. Liddell has developed popular graduate courses in carbon accounting and was recognized as Outstanding Engineering Instructor in 2025. Previously a senior scientist at Energetics, she co-authored the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, contributing to a foundational national strategy for decarbonization. Her educational video series on LCA reaches thousands of professionals worldwide, extending her impact beyond academia. Through active service on ACLCA committees and the LCA for Emerging Technologies Working Group, she demonstrates the collaborative spirit and commitment to knowledge-sharing that define rising stars in the field.

Dr. Cassandra Thiel has been awarded the ACLCA Education Leadership Award for her transformative work integrating life cycle assessment into healthcare sustainability education and practice. As an Assistant Professor at New York University, teaching across the Grossman School of Medicine and Tandon School of Engineering, she has developed an innovative interdisciplinary LCA curriculum that bridges environmental science and clinical practice. Her educational impact extends globally through graduate-level courses at universities in the United States and Brazil, as well as specialized LCA boot camps that train healthcare professionals, clinicians, and medical technology employees in sustainable assessment methodologies. With over 120 invited lectures delivered internationally and mentorship of more than 85 students, Dr. Thiel has established herself as a leading voice in healthcare LCA education. Through her dual role as President and CEO of Clinically Sustainable Consulting, she translates academic expertise into practical training tools for hospitals and medical product manufacturers. Her comprehensive approach to education, combining rigorous methodology with real-world applications, continues to build essential capacity for environmental sustainability within one of the most resource-intensive and environmentally impactful industries worldwide.

Muzan Williams Ijeoma has been awarded the Student LCA Leadership Award for his pioneering doctoral research at Clemson University, addressing sustainability challenges in mass timber construction and circular building systems. As a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Engineering, his dissertation explores environmental performance metrics and end-of-life pathways for mass timber, providing essential frameworks for carbon storage optimization. Mr. Ijeoma's versatile research spans renewable energy systems, advanced composites, agricultural waste management, and bio-based lubricants across five years of professional experience. His remarkable scholarly productivity features eight peer-reviewed publications with additional manuscripts under review, appearing in respected venues including the International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment and Nature Communications Earth & Environment. Beyond research excellence, he strengthens the LCA community through participation in the ACLCA Student and Early Career Committee while serving as reviewer for sustainability journals. His work bridges theoretical advancement with practical implementation, creating valuable datasets and methodologies that support evidence-based sustainable construction practices.