Clym Environmental Services, LLC (Clym) has been named the Life Sciences Innovation of the Year winner at the Maryland Tech Council's 2026 ICON Awards, a recognition that comes as the company prepares for the formal ribbon-cutting of its new 10,000-square-foot Frostburg, Maryland facility in August 2026. The awards, presented at the 38th Annual Industry Awards Celebration, honor organizations that set the standard across Maryland's technology and life sciences sectors.
Kelly Schulz, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council (MTC), emphasized the significance of the winners: "The 2026 ICON Award winners represent the very best of Maryland's innovation economy. These leaders and organizations are developing groundbreaking technologies, advancing healthcare solutions, strengthening national security, and inspiring the next generation of innovators." The Life Sciences Innovation category specifically spotlights companies advancing the science, infrastructure, or practices of the industry, a notable distinction in a field defined by compliance and operational consistency.
Clym's award-winning innovation is embodied in its upcoming Frostburg facility, which is built around proprietary ozone technology. The process generates ozone from ambient air and powers it with solar energy, treating regulated byproducts from life sciences and patient care activities without the greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional thermal treatment. Instead of converting materials, Clym's method preserves plastics and other materials for reuse, diverting them from landfills. The facility, located in the Frostburg Industrial Park in Allegany County, is expected to create new green jobs and currently supports 32 existing Maryland employees.
"This facility reflects where our industry needs to go," said Clym's president, Charles Watts. "We're working to demonstrate that environmental responsibility, innovation, and economic growth can coexist. Western Maryland is the right place to bring that vision to life." The August ribbon-cutting will mark the official launch of the site and the next chapter in Clym's East Coast expansion. Clym also serves as co-chair of the Maryland Tech Council's Rural Technology Network steering committee for Western Maryland.
Founded in 1998, Clym Environmental Services, LLC is an environmental health and safety company providing regulated waste management and compliance solutions across the eastern and midwestern United States, supporting healthcare, life sciences, and industrial clients. More information is available at clymenvironmental.com.
