Eastman Chemical Company Recently Recognized Its Inventors At The Company’s Annual Banquet. The Kingsport Based Chemical Giant Honored 204 Inventors For Their Contributions. In Addition, Engineering Fellow Jerry L. Bewley Received The Perley S. Wilcox Award For His Long-Term Contributions To The Company And Mentorship Of Colleagues. The Award Is Named For An Early Leader At Eastman, Perley S. Wilcox, Who Was The First General Manager Of What Was Then Known As Tennessee Eastman Company. In Addition, Ten Inventors Were Given Awards For Receiving Their First Patent.