Dow Corning will sponsor the ICIS Chemical Business Innovation Awards 2009 to recognize outstanding examples of technological or business innovation in the chemical industry.

"Successful innovation takes courage. It requires a clear vision and strategy. But more importantly it takes commitment and tenacity, "said Stephanie Burns, Dow Corning's chairman, president and CEO. "By encouraging the enterprise to think differently about business challenges, new ways may emerge that can deliver new value to customers."