AIC Annual Newsletter 2003

Special Features:
This issue of the AIC Newsletter contains some special features in addition to the usual reports. I would like to
thank all those who have sent contributions, especially José Luis Caivano for preparing the summary history
of the AIC and the team of Vera Golob, Slava Jeler and Zoran Stjepanovic for their excellent account of last
year’s AIC meeting on ‘Color and Textiles’ in Maribor, Slovenia. The account of the Maribor meeting is included in the report from the Slovenian Colorists Association and this is complemented by a page of ‘Memories from Maribor’. The smile on President Paula Alessi’s face is a perfect reflection of the delight we felt at such an enriching experience where scientific, social and cultural stimulation were so well combined.
AIC Deane B. Judd Award:
Another special feature of this issue is the announcement of the winner of the AIC Deane B. Judd Award for 2003. I would like to express my appreciation to those who prepared documentation in support of their nominations for the award and especially to the members of the Award Committee for their very careful consideration of the nominees. See inside for details!