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50 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2022 technical papers at SMTA conferences and supported several technical committees over the years. e Excellence in Leadership Award hon- ors strong leaders who continue to support and elevate the association. is year the award goes to both Jeff Schake, ASM Assem- bly Systems, and Sherry Stepp, KYZEN Cor- poration. Jeff Schake joined SMTA in 2004 with regular participation in technical activ- ities and committees over the years. Jeff has diligently supported his local Empire (New York) Chapter in a leadership role since 2016, becoming chapter president in 2019. His efforts have significantly improved the engagement of members within their chapter as well as at a global level. Sherry Stepp has been an advocate for the SMTA on a national, international, and most recently at the local level. Since she joined SMTA in 2009, Sherry has been an important voice with the Marcom Commit- tee, the Women's Leadership Program, and the Expos Committee. Since 2020 she took on leadership roles with her local Huntsville chapter, first as president and most recently as VP of Membership. e SMTA thanks Sherry and Jeff for their many valuable years of service. e Excellence in International Leadership Award recognizes members who have pro- vided outstanding support and leadership to the SMTA's international members, chap- ters, or educational programs. e recipi- ent selected for this award is Morgana Ribas, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. Morgana has been a prominent leader in the SMTA India–Bangalore Chapter for several years as well as supporting association activ- ities globally. Lockheed Mar tin received the SMTA+ Corporate Partnership Award this year. As a Corporate Bronze member, Lockheed Martin has shown support at every level of the asso- ciation, from supporting chapter leadership positions to technical contributions for con- ferences and committees. ey embody the SMTA mission by encouraging employees to become members, attend meetings, and share their knowledge. Lockheed Martin is most deserving of this honor. SMTA has recognized exceptional individual and corporate members for their immeasurable contributions to the association since 1994. View details at smta.org. SMT007 Morgana Ribas Sherry Stepp Jeff Schake