(January 7, 2010) BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries will recognize volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to IPC standards development and other vital IPC activities, based on industry nominations. Industry members are encouraged to highlight the special achievements of their companies and their colleagues by nominating them for one or more awards. Awards will be presented at IPC APEX EXPO the week of April 5, 2010, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, Las Vegas.
The IPC Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award honors and recognizes a corporation (or division) in the printed circuit board industry (supplier, PCB manufacturer, or OEM) that has taken a leadership role and made contributions to the industry while demonstrating support of IPC through participation in technical and/or management programs. The award is named for former IPC Board Chairman Peter Sarmanian, former president of Printed Circuit Corp.
The IPC Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award honors and recognizes a corporation (or division) in the electronics assembly industry (supplier, EMS company, or OEM) that has taken initiative to actively contribute to enhancing the industry while demonstrating support of IPC through participation in technical and/or management programs. The award is named for former IPC Board Chairman Stan Plzak, former president of Pensar Corporation.
The IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award is bestowed upon an individual in recognition of extraordinary contributions with broad significance to the electronic interconnection industry and distinguished service to IPC. The nominee must support the advancement of the industry, consistent with the goals and mission of IPC. This is the highest level of recognition IPC can give to a member and is based on exceptional merit over the long term.
The IPC Presidents Award honors individuals from IPC member companies who have demonstrated ongoing leadership in IPC and have made significant contributions of their time and talent to the association and the electronic interconnection industry.
Committee Leadership Awards are presented to committee chairs upon completion of a standard or specific program. Individuals may receive this award more than once. This award can also be bestowed to an outgoing chairman who has made contributions over a period of time.
Distinguished Committee Service (DCS) Awards honor committee members who have contributed to a specific standard or other IPC program through consistent participation or regular contributions and ballot submission, as well as having made a significant impact on a document or project.
Individuals or companies who have given exceptional service to an IPC program or to the industry are honored with the Special Recognition Award. Their activity can be short-term or a one-time event.
Nominations must include the candidate’s name and contact information along with a statement describing his or her contribution(s), how he or she meets the criteria and why he or she deserves recognition. For more information on the awards’ criteria, visit www.ipc.org/awards. Self nominations are acceptable. Nominations must be sent to Awards@ipc.org by January 28, 2010. Questions should be directed to Kim Sterling, vice president of marketing & communications, at (847) 597-2805 or KimSterling@ipc.org.
