IAOTP to honor Dr. Timothy McAuley with Lifetime Achievement Award

The International Association of Top Professionals will recognize Dr. Timothy McAuley, founder and CEO of Change Environmental, at its Annual Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The award highlights his more than two decades in environmental consulting, leadership in air quality and exposure science, and past recognition from IAOTP.

Why it matters: - The Lifetime Achievement Award puts Dr. Timothy McAuley in a small group of professionals recognized for long-term impact, professional longevity and contributions to society. - The honor adds to his profile in environmental consulting and may further elevate his influence with clients, peers and industry groups.

What happened: - The International Association of Top Professionals selected Dr. Timothy McAuley, founder and CEO of Change Environmental, for its Lifetime Achievement Award. - IAOTP will honor McAuley at its Annual Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in December. - More information about the gala is available in IAOTP’s award gala page.

The details: - McAuley has more than two decades of experience in environmental science and consulting. - His work focuses on air quality, human health exposure and risk evaluation. - He has led and contributed to environmental consulting and research projects in the U.S. and abroad. - His speaking work has included keynote presentations around the world. - McAuley has served on the Transportation Research Board’s Committee on Transportation and Air Quality at the National Academy of Sciences. - He has also served on the American Chemical Society Committee on Environmental Initiatives. - McAuley served on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Scientific Advisory Board. - He has been a peer-elected member of National Academies subcommittees covering aviation, transportation, air quality, indoor air quality, exposure assessment and human health. - McAuley is an elected member of the Research Committee of the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization. - He is vice chair of the Technical Advisory Committee on Air and Waste Management. - He is vice chair of the AB-1 Particulate Matter Committee on Air and Waste Management. - He serves as treasurer of the International Society for Exposure Science. - McAuley earned a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering and an MS in Chemistry from Clarkson University. - He earned a BS in Biochemistry from The College of Saint Rose. - He completed specialized certifications in ATSDR and Risk Assessment Phase I and II Remediation. - His career has also included work with firms and organizations around the world on complex environmental and regulatory challenges. - He uses advanced environmental models and analytical methods to identify, assess and resolve technical issues.

Between the lines: - IAOTP uses its awards to spotlight professionals it sees as having outsized influence in their fields, and the Lifetime Achievement Award is positioned as one of its highest honors. - McAuley’s mix of academic credentials, technical expertise and leadership roles suggests the award reflects both scientific credibility and industry standing. - The release also reinforces IAOTP’s broader strategy of using high-profile honorees to strengthen the appeal of its network and gala.

What's next: - McAuley will formally receive the award at IAOTP’s Annual Awards Gala in December. - He said he hopes to keep inspiring the next generation of environmental professionals and contributing to community-focused solutions. - More information about Change Environmental is available at the company’s website.

The bottom line: - IAOTP is recognizing McAuley for a career built on environmental consulting, scientific leadership and long-running service across major professional groups.