Clym Environmental Services, LLC has been named the Life Sciences Innovation of the Year winner at the Maryland Tech Council's 2026 ICON Awards, recognizing the company's efforts to advance sustainable waste management in the life sciences sector. The award comes as Clym prepares for the formal ribbon-cutting of its new 10,000-square-foot facility in Frostburg, Maryland, scheduled for August 2026.
According to the Maryland Tech Council, the ICON Awards celebrate organizations that set the standard across the state's technology and life sciences industries. Kelly Schulz, CEO of the MTC, stated, "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 highlights companies that advance the science, infrastructure, or practices of the industry—a notable distinction in a field defined by compliance and operational consistency.
The Frostburg facility will utilize Clym's proprietary technology, which generates ozone from ambient air and is powered by solar energy. This process treats 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 technology preserves plastics and other materials for reuse, diverting them from landfills. "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 facility, located in the Frostburg Industrial Park in Allegany County, will create new green jobs and add to Clym's existing 32 Maryland employees. 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 provides 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.
