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IPC COMMUNITY 34 SUMMER 2023 brought different perspectives and ideas to the table. This is important because technol- ogy changes, tribal knowledge can be lost, and it's important to hear both sides when making decisions. Several task groups met important mile- stones that will allow their proposed stan- dards to move to Final Draft for Industry Review while others completed comment resolution and are headed to ballot. Leaders and staff work hard to reach those milestones. IPC's Status of Standardization provides the latest information on documents in the devel- opment cycle. Click here to see the updates. And the Winner Is… SummerCom was also the location for the Third Annual Golden Gnome Awards, an opportunity to celebrate the accomplish- ments of A-Teams and their volunteers who are working on specific topics or activities within standards and training program develop- ment. We had fun with our "Top Gun" theme, even down to a Golden Gnome statue with a volleyball and aviator sunglasses. We invited everyone who attended to dress in formal attire and treat this event for what it's really about: Showing deep respect and appreciation for the hard work that goes on in standards develop- ment. The evening was an opportunity to socialize with colleagues, experience a one-of-a-kind awards ceremony, and toast the winners. Dave Bergman, IPC vice president of standards and technology, was master of ceremonies and kicked it up a notch when he performed with Tin Whiskers, the cover band entertainment for the evening. Winners in 17 categories took home Golden Gnome honors that recognized their contri- butions in categories such as A-Team Name of the Year, Designer–Top Contributor, Rookie of the Year, and A-Team Member of the Year. A-Team members who attended the event voted for the winner of the new Gnomes Choice Award, and competition for the cov- eted gnome was fierce. Everyone received a swag bag with collectibles and crafts, made by the IPC technical staff, that will keep the fun going throughout the year. To conclude the event, Dave Bergman offered a toast to the winners.