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August 30, 2016 | SMTAEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The SMTA proudly announces the winners of its "Chapter of the Year" award in recognition of the accomplishments made by local SMTA chapters. This year the SMTA-Atlanta chapter won the title of "Chapter of the Year."
Several chapters were recognized for specific achievements, as runners up, and for honorable mention. The Oregon chapter won 2nd Place and the Dallas chapter claimed 3rd Place. For the fourth year in a row, the Penang Chapter won the International Chapter of the Year.
Outstanding achievement awards went to the Michigan, Mexico (Guadalajara), and Intermountain chapters for Top Chapter Membership. Puget Sound won the Outstanding Development Award for most improved chapter. Massachusetts, Toronto, and Wisconsin chapters all received honorable mention.
Awards will be presented during the Annual Chapter Officer's Meeting held during SMTA International in Rosemont, IL on Tuesday, September 27 at 12:30 p.m.
More information about SMTA Chapters and a list of the winners can be found online, click here.
For more information about the SMTA Chapter of the Year, contact Karen Frericks at 952-920-7682 or karenchapters@smta.org.
About SMTA
The SMTA membership is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.
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