SMTA Award Nominations Now Being Accepted

Minneapolis, MN�The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2009 SMTA Awards. The awards honor members who have shown exceptional service to the association and the industry.

There are many members who have given their time, energy, and expertise to ensure the success of both the SMTA and the industry. The nomination deadline is Friday, June 26th, 2009. The awards are presented each year at SMTA International. Awards don't honor only individual members; a company can also be nominated.

Nominations are eligible for the following awards:

• Excellence in Leadership Award

• International Leadership Award

• Founder's Award

• SMTA+ Corporate Award

• Member of Technical Distinction Award

For more information or to make an online nomination, please visit http://www.smta.org/awards/awards.cfm or contact JoAnn Stromberg, 952-920-7682 joann@smta.org.

The SMTA is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.