The Herbert E. Stokinger Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the broad field of industrial toxicology. This award honors “Mr. TLV,” Herb Stokinger, who served as Chairman of the Threshold Limit Values Committee of ACGIH from 1961-1975. Dr. Stokinger received his education at Harvard and Columbia Universities and taught at the City College of New York, the University of Rochester, and Columbia University.

During his highly successful career, he researched the pharmacology and toxicology of atomic energy materials and gained respect for his research on the bateriological chemistry of gonococcus; toxins; and the chemotherapy of industrial, water, and air pollution toxicology. Dr. Stokinger received many awards and honors, including the Donald E. Cummings Award for outstanding contribution to knowledge and practice of industrial hygiene by the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the Award of Merit by the Society of Toxicology. Prior to his retirement, Dr. Stokinger was the Chief Toxicologist for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

The 2025 Stokinger Award recipient is Dennis J. Paustenbach, PhD, CIH, DABT. Dr. Paustenbach will be presenting the Stokinger Lecture at the ACGIH 2025 Award Winner Recognition & Virtual Annual Meeting on October 29, 2025.

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Chairman Marshall E. LaNier presenting a “Treton” to Herbert E. Stokinger.