Since 1958, this award has been bestowed on outstanding SME members who, in the judgment of the International Awards & Recognition Committee, have made valued, balanced contributions to SME's professional activities and growth.

Timothy D. “Tim” Bond, LSME, CMfgE
Project Manager (retired)
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
Marysville, Washington

Tim Bond has worked in manufacturing for the past 46 years. After many experiences in a multitude of environments, he decided to retire from his most recent job and focus on students and consulting over the next five years. Bond’s past volunteer work has involved working with high schools, community colleges and universities with the goal being to engage youth in a career field that would provide both learning and opportunity. Bond partnered with SME since becoming a member in 1981 and has seen the many benefits of being a member, regardless of where one might be on their individual career ladder. STEM is the driving force of the future, and any student would do well to learn more about it. Manufacturing entails many other fields such as customer relations, engineering, supply chain and all the sub-areas within the overarching umbrella such as 3D printing, composites, artificial intelligence and systems integration. SME Since Member 1981

Farhad Ghadamli, CAM-F
Lead Engineer (AM)
Dm3d Technology LLC
Auburn Hills, Michigan

Farhad Ghadamli is a mechanical engineer who has devoted his professional career to advanced manufacturing, more specifically, the additive manufacturing industry. He has experience with numerous AM OEMs doing 3D printing with metals, plastics, composites and sand. Ghadamli was chair of the largest SME professional chapter in Metro Detroit — Oakland-Macomb Chapter 69 — from 2021-22. He has also participated in SME technical and nontechnical committees. Ghadamli has a huge passion for leadership and a drive for supporting the U.S. manufacturing sector and plans to continue being involved. In 2021, he received the SME President’s Award and the SME Aubin AM Case Study Award. He was recognized in 2015 as an SME 30 Under 30, and in 2013, started the SME student chapter at UC Davis. Ghadamli is currently serving a two-year term on the SME Member Council. He has master’s and bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UC Davis. SME Member Since 2012