May 20 2013
The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), announced today that William M. Heenan, Jr. is the recipient of the 2013 Steel Market Development Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.
Heenan was president of the Steel Recycling Institute (SRI) from 1990 until December 2010, when he retired after nearly 40 years of service in the steel industry.
The SMDI Lifetime Achievement Award, which was established in 2004, recognizes steel industry professionals who have made significant contributions over the course of their careers to advancing the competitive use of steel in the marketplace. The award was presented by Michael T. Rehwinkel , chairman, AISI Board of Directors, and president and CEO, EVRAZ North America, during a ceremony held at AISI's 121st General Meeting at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
"Throughout his career, Bill was one of the industry's most visible spokespersons for establishing steel as the material of choice in the automotive, construction and container markets," said Lawrence W. Kavanagh , president, SMDI . "As the president of SRI, he built the organization from the ground up, establishing it as the leading authority on steel recycling benefits and practices with federal, state and local officials, as well as with the general public. He was sought out by established environmental organizations and media groups for his knowledge and respected for the energy he brought to educating all audiences on the benefits of steel to a vibrant, modern society. We are proud to recognize his many contributions with the 2013 SMDI Lifetime Achievement Award."
The award inscription reads: "Presented to William M. Heenan, Jr. from a grateful industry that continues to reap the benefits of his leadership and vision - May 2013."
Prior to joining SRI, Heenan was general manager, tin mill products, for the United States Steel Corp., a position to which he was appointed in 1988. He is a lifetime board member of the National Recycling Coalition. He served as a board member of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and was co-chairperson of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.