A YOUNG scientist has won a chemical industry award.

Clifford Lobo, a 24-year-old plant engineer with latex manufacturer PolymerLatex, in Bromsgrove, has become the regional runner up of the Chemical Industry Young Person of the Year Award for South Wales and South West England.

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The prestigious national award assesses the ability, enthusiasm and leadership skills of young people in the chemical industry in the UK.

All the entrants have to demonstrate their understanding of the issues and challenges faced by the industry and that they have taken action to understand public attitudes, listen to their concerns and change the negative perceptions of the important work the industry does.