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About the Fellow Designation 

General members whom have achieved full maturity in their profession, as evidenced by a record of outstanding achievement and leadership, are eligible to apply for designation as a Fellow of the Society.  The Fellow designation is a recognition that reflects your dedication and contributions to industry and to the SCC's mission and values in the advancement of Cosmetic Science.


Applying for Fellow Designation 

 There are two classes of Fellows and the requirements are different; please read on to determine the Fellow designation you wish to apply for.  You'll need to complete the Fellow Application, which will appear below after you LOGIN to your member account.  All applications for Fellow designation are subject to review and recommendation by the Membership Committee for approval by the Board of Directors.

Technical Fellow Eligibility

Created in 1975 and first conferred in 1976, the Technical Fellow designation is intended to recognize General members who are engaged in scientific/technical disciplines in the cosmetics and personal care industry whom have achieved full maturity in the profession as evidenced by a record of outstanding achievement and leadership.  Applications are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

  1. Active membership in good standing in the Society for at least ten (10) consecutive years; and
  2. A baccalaureate degree as defined in SCC's Bylaws (Article II, Section 1a), from an accredited college or university; and
  3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience post-baccalaureate degree, in a scientific or technical discipline related directly to the cosmetics and personal care industry; and
  4. At least one of the following:
    • Ten (10) or more scientific publications and/or granted US Patents pertinent or directly related to the cosmetics industry, consisting of original articles or review articles in peer-reviewed journals and/or textbooks; or
    • At least five (5) pertinent publications in peer-reviewed journals PLUS service as a National Officer as defined in SCC's Bylaws (Article V, Section 1); or
    • Recipient of an SCC Achievement Award; or
    • Maison G. de Navarre Medal Award recipient.

Marketing Fellow Eligibility

Created in 2015 and first conferred in 2016, the Marketing Fellow designation is intended to recognize General members who are engaged in the technical marketing/technical sales areas in the cosmetics and personal care industry whom have achieved full maturity in the profession as evidenced by a record of outstanding achievement and leadership.  Applications are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

  1. Active membership in good standing in the Society for at least ten (10) consecutive years; and
  2. Service to the Society as a Chapter Board Member, National Board Member, or Officer (as defined in SCC's Bylaws); and
  3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience in a technical marketing or technical sales discipline related directly to the cosmetics and personal care industry; and
  4. At least one of the following:
    • At least ten (10) or more scientific publications or technical presentations directly related to the cosmetics industry (includes presentations made at Society meetings); or
    • Introduction of new products to the industry or show a supporting role that the idea came from the technical marketing or technical sales person; or
    • Recipient of a Chapter service award or Chapter Merit Award.

See the current list of Technical Fellows in the SCC.

 

See the current list of Marketing Fellows in the SCC.

 

To complete the Fellow Application, please LOGIN to your SCC membership account.