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The ESD Association newsletter, published for everyone with an interest in the understanding and control of electrostatic discharge. Volume 24, No. 6 November/December 2008 In this issue www.esda.org From the President David E. Swenson, pages 3 & 4 ESD Association Awards, page 1 & 2 IEW Call for Presentations, page 5 Annual Report, page 4 ESDA News, page 7 ESD on Campus, page 9 ESDA Spotlight, page 11 Q&A, page 10 & 11 Standards Activity Update, page 5 & 6 Calendar, page 12 Numerous individuals contribute to the success of the industry, organization or events. For those who go above and beyond, the ESD Association annually recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on the Association or on the ESD industry. These awards are presented at the annual EOS/ESD Symposium. Award Winning Recognition! Now Available! Proceedings of the 2008 EOS/ESD Symposium. On disk in PDF format or bound hard copies. Price: $90.00 Plus shipping and handling To order, contact ESD Association 7900 Turin Road, Building 3 Rome, NY 13440-2069 Tel: 319-339-6937, Fax: 315-339-6793 E-mail: info@esd.org or visit the Association web site www.esda.org Industry Contribution Award Celestica, Inc. One of the premier companies that has led the way in the implementation of static control procedures, development of facility audit techniques and site certification to ANSI/ESD S20.20 is Celestica, Inc. In rec- ognition of its commitment to the ESD in- dustry and support of the ESD Association, Celestica, Inc. received the Associationʼs Industry Contribution Award. Industry Pioneer Award Robert Renninger The ESD Association Industry Pioneer Award is presented to an individual whose contributions, vision and service helped to form, or significantly change, the industry. Founders Award G. Theodore Dangelmayer The Founders Award is presented to a member or former member of the ESD Association who was involved in the formation and growth of theESDAssociation or the EOS/ESD Symposium. David Barber Memorial Award Koen Verhaege The David Barber Sr. Memorial Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the development, organization, management and growth of the EOS/ESD Symposium. The candidate for this award is chosen by the Sympo- sium Business Unit Manager and current General Chair, and is presented at the annual volunteer recognition event. continued p2