On the morning of November 9, 2024, the 12th Zhang Quan Fund Award Ceremony was held in the 15th National Conference on Leather Science and Technology and the 26th Annual Meeting of China leather Science & Technology Commission of the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA). This year's Zhang Quan Fund Award was presented to Professor Ma Jianzhong, a second-level professor at Shanxi University of Science and Technology, and Mr. Li Yuzhong, the chairman of CLIA, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to education, scientific research, and management in China's leather industry.

Brief Comments on the Winners of the 12th Zhang Quan Fund Award (Sorted by stroke of Surname)

Mr. Ma Jianzhong: A second-level professor and PhD supervisor at Shanxi University of Science and Technology, and the former president of the university. Mr. Ma Jianzhong has made significant contributions in teaching, research, management, and talent development in the leather field.

Mr. Li Yuzhong: Vice chairman of China National Light Industry Council and chairman (also a professorate senior engineer) of CLIA，as well as director of the national leather industry standardization technical committee, and the national footwear standardization technical committee. Mr. Li Yuzhong has made remarkable contributions in promoting the management and sustainable development of the leather industry.