The International Wood Products Assn. announced the call for nominations for its 3rd Annual Awards Program. The awards program is designed to bring about greater knowledge of the benefits of using tropical wood, say the organizers.

Gibson Guitar CEO Henry Juszkiewicz will be one of the speakers at the IWPA Convention, March 28-30 at the Miramonte in Indian Wells, CA. Topics will include the economy and international trade policy plus a half-day workshop regarding Lacey Act compliance.