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, presented at its 38th Annual Industry Awards Celebration. The recognition arrives as Clym prepares for the formal ribbon-cutting of its new 10,000-square-foot Frostburg, Maryland facility, scheduled for August 2026.
The Maryland Tech Council (MTC), the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state, presents the annual ICON Awards to organizations setting the standard across Maryland's technology and life sciences sectors. The Life Sciences Innovation category spotlights companies advancing the science, infrastructure, or practices of the industry at large: a notable distinction in a field defined by compliance requirements and operational consistency. According to MTC CEO Kelly Schulz, the 2026 ICON Award winners represent the very best of Maryland's innovation economy, developing groundbreaking technologies and advancing healthcare solutions.
“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 Frostburg facility is built around Clym's proprietary technology: ozone generated from ambient air and powered by solar energy. The process treats regulated byproducts from life sciences and patient care activities without the greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional thermal treatment. Rather than converting materials, Clym's process preserves plastics and other materials for reuse, diverting them from landfills.
The 10,000-square-foot 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. For more information, visit clymenvironmental.com.
