Hispanic Heritage Month | SME Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the history, culture, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present. SME recognizes the achievements and contributions of the Hispanic community as it relates to manufacturing.
Native American Heritage Month | SME November is Native American Heritage Month and SME is proud to recognize indigenous people within manufacturing.
COVID-19: Manufacturing News and Resources SME is monitoring COVID-19 as it evolves, paying close attention to the latest guidance provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Follow SME Media for up-to-date news and stories tracking the manufacturing industry and the response to COVID-19.
Awards The 2020 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers, age 35 or younger, are being recognized for their exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the manufacturing industry. Each year, the award is named in honor of a specific individual who has made lifelong contributions to manufacturing and SME. The 2020 award is named after 2002 SME President Ronald P. Harrelson, FSME, CMfgE, a retired senior learning consultant at Caterpillar Inc.
SME Education Award The SME Education Award honors the educator most respected for the development of manufacturing-related curricula, fostering sound training methods or inspiring students to enter the profession of manufacturing.
SME Gold Medal The SME Gold Medal recognizes outstanding service to the manufacturing engineering profession in technical communications through published literature, technical writings or lectures.
SME President's Award The SME President’s Award is given to a Chapter or Technical Community member who has gone above and beyond in service to their fellow members.
Honorary Membership Honorary Membership may be conferred upon an individual of recognized ability and stature who has, by voluntary action, contributed their substantial skills and talent to accomplish the goals of SME.
SME International Awards & Recognition Committee The SME International Awards & Recognition Committee is responsible for administering SME's world-class awards and Fellows programs, which recognize individuals and companies for manufacturing excellence.
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