The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has recognized the Refrigeration and Portable Floor Care Sustainability Task Force with the Distinguished Service Award, according to a press release. Raymon D. Mayginnes, Chief Product Engineer for Emerson Tool Company, joined other industry-leaders on the task force in efforts to create the home appliance industry’s first sustainability metrics.

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes significant contributions “by virtue of longevity and quality of service to AHAM and the home appliance industry.” This is the second time the distinguished service award has been given to an entire task force. Mayginnes also received a Distinguished Service Award from AHAM in April 2007.