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132 I-CONNECT007 I REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2020 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE IPC presented important awards to some of the outstanding volunteers who serve on stan- dards committees, lead professional develop- ment courses, and contribute significantly to the industry through IPC. In this section, we highlight the recipients of the Corporate Rec- ognition Awards, the IPC Rising Star Awards, and the IPC President's Awards, as well as new officers and members elected to the IPC Board of Directors. Corporate Recognition Awards IPC bestowed its highest corporate honors on two IPC member companies: TTM Technol- ogies Inc. and Continental Automotive. During a luncheon at IPC APEX EXPO 2020, the Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award was presented to TTM Technologies Inc., and the Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Continental Automotive. The Peter Samarian Corporate Recognition award, named for a former IPC Board Chair- man, recognizes an IPC-member company in the PCB industry that has supported IPC through participation in technical and manage- ment programs while providing leadership for the industry. Members of IPC since 1976, TTM Technolo- gies Inc. is a leading global PCB manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs, backplane assemblies, and electromechanical solutions. Nearly 70 of its staff members participate in approximately 120 technical committees rang- ing from flexible circuits and fabrication pro- cesses to conflict minerals and intellectual property standards. And nearly 1,200 staff members have earned CIT, CIS, CID, CID+, and EMS certifications across all TTM loca- tions. Active in IPC's "Meet the Policymak- ers" program, TTM locations in the U.S. have played host to seven U.S. policymakers to discuss issues critical to the industry. In addi- tion, TTM President and CEO Tom Edman is a And the Award Goes To...