1998 Diecutter/Diemaker of the Year

Clay's untiring efforts toward this goal are still seen and appreciated today, as evidenced by the association's financial stability. According to Piette, it is still Clay who IADD board members turn to for guidance to ensure the association is managed properly from a financial aspect.

Besides his early work with the national association, Clay was also involved in the formation of the association's Midwest Chapter in Chicago, and he served as one of the first treasurers of that chapter from 1972-74. He was also the Midwest Area vice president for two years.