
Dr. Wayne Ashton, senior vice president of home and personal care at IFF, was awarded the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award.
The Distinguished Service Award honors an individual for exceptional service to ACI and one who promotes the growth and interests of the institute and its industries. It is named for the late Elva Walker Spillane, former National Purity LLC chief executive.
Ashton holds a bachelor of science degree and Ph.D. in chemistry. He has over thirty years of global industry experience at companies such as IFF, DuPont, Genencor, and Denykem. He served as a member of ACI’s board of directors from 2014 to 2023, including terms as chairman and treasurer.
“Wayne Ashton is an outstanding leader, collaborator and colleague,” said Douglas Troutman, ACI interim co-chief executive officer, general counsel and senior vice president of governmental affairs. “We are proud to honor Wayne’s contributions to ACI and the industry at-large."