CARE Names Winners of 2026 Awards During Annual Conference

Chattanooga, TN, May 6, 2026-CARE presented three awards the evening of May 5 during its annual conference, taking place in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Care Person of the Year: David Bender, CEO and sustainability strategist with Circular Polymers by Ascend

Recycler of the Year: Bentley Mills-Sandy Ephard, who is retiring after 44 years with Bentley, accepted the award on the company’s behalf.

Special Recognition: Doug Mancosh, CEO of Rise Composite Technologies, which was acquired by CertainTeed