In its second year, the Hightower Awards were granted to Georgia Tech students who have contributed to the growth of polymer science & engineering at GT, as judged by Georgia Tech Polymer Network faculty members. The Hightower Awards are funded through the Hightower Chair, currently held by Professor Paul Russo. 

Hightower Award for Polymer Communications - Abigail Advincula, Alex Blazer, Marlow Durbin

Hightower Awards for Community Development through Communication - Tianqi Zhang

Hightower Awards to the Open Access Polymer Education - Luc Le

Hightower Awards Service to the Polymer Community - Amali Atassi, Brian Khau, Khaled Al Kurdi, Lisa Savagian