2002 Georgia Manufacturers of the Year 2002 Sponsors: On The Cover More than 1,000 business leaders gathered April 18 at Atlanta's Crowne Plaza Ravinia for the Governor's Awards Luncheon, the highlight of the annual Manufacturing Appreciation Week. At the event, Gov. Roy Barnes paid tribute to Georgia's manufacturers and bestowed the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year award to three winners in recognition of their contributions to their communities and the economy of Georgia. 2002 Georgia Manufacturers of the Year Awarded to HL-A CO., INC. - Bremen Small Manufacturer (Fewer than 150 employees) Sweetheart Cup Co. - Augusta Medium Manufacturer (151-750 employees) Briggs & Stratton - Statesboro Large Manufacturer (More than 750 employees) Previous Manufacturer of the Year Winners: 2001 CIBA Vision, large manufacturer Cessna Aircraft, medium manufacturer Toccoa Metal Finishing, small manufacturer 2000 Cooper Lighting, large manufacturer Caterpillar, medium manufacturer Sourdillon, small manufacturer 1999* Miller Brewing Co. 1998 Union Camp 1997 Russell Corp. 1996 Milliken & Co. 1995 The Boeing Co. * From 1995 to 1999 only one company was chosen each year as Manufacturer of the Year. 2 Contents Governor's Proclamation 4 Preface by Dr. Ken Breeden 5 Foreword by R.K. Sehgal 6 List and Map of Nominees 7 Corporate Sponsors 2002 8 Governor's Awards Luncheon 9 Welcome to Manufacturing Appreciation Week 10 and the Governor's Awards Luncheon Exhibit Hall 11 Master of Ceremonies 17 Speakers 18 Invocation and Lunch 21 Awards Program 23 Keynote Address 25 Manufacturers of the Year 26 Student Design Competition 29 Press Coverage 33 About the Award Designed and built by Georgia artist Barbara Mann, the hand-crafted Manufacturer of the Year award features a sterling silver Mbius strip engraved with symbols related to manufacturing processes. The strip is mounted on a base of pink marble from Tate, Ga., the only place in the world this marble is found. The marble was cut and polished by Georgia Marble Co. in Tate. 3 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 Governor's Proclamation Gov. Roy Barnes 4 Governor's Awards Luncheon Preface by Dr. Ken Breeden Dr. Ken Breeden Since the very first celebration of Manufacturing Appreciation Week, the Department of Technical and Adult Education has been a participant and supporter of this worthwhile event. Education is crucial for maintaining a high-quality workforce for the manufacturing sector, so we at DTAE work year-round as close partners with Georgia's manufacturers to develop and refine the training programs that help guarantee that workforce and provide opportunities for Georgia's citizens. Manufacturing is a critical part of the foundation of our economy. Today's manufacturers are producing more with greater efficiency than ever in the history of the world. Georgia's manufacturers prove this every single day. I've been in scores of manufacturing plants all over Georgia, and everywhere I go, I see that if you put a properly trained worker with the right tools and equipment in a high-performance work environment, then Georgia facilities can out-produce anybody. I hope that Manufacturing Appreciation Week keeps growing every year, as it recognizes the industry without which our economy would have nowhere to go. We must compete in a playing field of high-performance work organizations that invest in technology and invest in workforce strategies. That's exactly what our manufacturers do, and we appreciate it. 5 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 Foreword by R.K. Sehgal R.K. Sehgal As commissioner of the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, the agency charged with seeking new businesses for Georgia and helping existing businesses succeed, I am privileged to work with many excellent manufacturers across the state. The scope of Georgia's manufacturing operations is vast, ranging from plastics, paper, food and metal fabrication to aerospace, electronics, textiles and transportation equipment. Moreover, manufacturing represents the third largest segment of Georgia's workforce, accounting for 15 percent of employment in our state. It is fitting, then, that we should pay tribute every year to these businesses that bring so much to Georgia. The businesses nominated for Manufacturer of the Year are all winners, for they represent a prosperous marketplace at work, providing jobs for engineers, scientists, technicians, advertisers, utility companies and many others in our state. We at the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism consider it an honor to be a part of this event each year, as we are eager to contribute our support toward such a celebration. It is also heartening to see companies being recognized from all over the state. The beneficiaries of a thriving manufacturing base are dotted across the entire map of Georgia in her small towns and big cites, from her hills and plains to the coast. We applaud each of their efforts to bring prosperity to all of Georgia. 6 Governor's Awards Luncheon List and Map of Nominees Advanced Steel Technology Albany Neon Signs (dba ANS Signs) American Woodmark Bandag BHA Group The Boeing Company Bonnie's & Childrens Sportswear BP Fabrics & Fibers Briggs & Stratton Bronner Brothers Caterpillar - Griffin Caterpillar - LaGrange Caterpillar - Thomasville CertainTeed Chemtall Clean Control Corporation Coats & Clark Columbia Forest Products D & J Plastics Dorel Juvenile Group Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex Duracell, North Atlantic Group EMS Technologies Engelhard Corporation - Attapulgus Engineered Fabrics Corporation Fabritex FIAMM Technologies Fieldale Farms Corporation Firstline Corporation Flanders Provision Company Florida Rock Industries Franklin Aluminum Freudenberg - NOK General Mills - Covington General Motors - Doraville The Georgia Gift Gourmet Georgia-Pacific Gill Manufacturing Glover Foods Gold Kist - Douglas Goody Products Greenfield Metal Products Company Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. H.B. Fuller Company - Covington Hancor Handi-House Manufacturing Heatcraft Heidelberg USA Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex Gill Manufacturing J.P. Smith Lumber Company Mount Vernon Mills National Spinning Company Phelps Dodge Wire & Cable Morrison Products Freudenberg - NOK Ronile of Georgia Wadeken Industries Fieldale Farms Corporation Roper Corporation Whitepath Fab Tech Shaw Industries - LaFayette Shaw Industries - Ringgold SI Corporation Kubota Manufacturing of America Smith Ironworks Scientific Games International Dorel Juvenile Group Advanced Steel Technology Shaw Industries - Cartersville Unilever Home & Personal Care CertainTeed Engineered Fabrics Corporation Fabritex Heidelberg USA EMS Technologies Merial - Athens HON Company Key Lime Inc. Tara Materials Pliant Corporation Mohawk Industries - Calhoun Lockheed Martin Rockwell Automation - Reliance Electric Omnova Solutions Profile Extrusion Springs Industries - Hartwell Springs Industries - Calhoun Bronner Brothers General Mills - Covington Steel King Industries Tip Top Poultry HL-A Co., Inc. Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Caterpillar - LaGrange Duracell, North Atlantic Group Franklin Aluminum Goody Products The Georgia Gift Gourmet General Motors - Doraville FIAMM Technologies H.B. Fuller Company - Covington Sweetheart Cup - Augusta American Woodmark Leggett & Platt Storage Systems Bandag Caterpillar - Griffin Florida Rock Industries SKC Sweetheart Cup - Conyers Georgia-Pacific Thermo King Corporation NACOM Corporation Panasonic The Boeing Company Horizon Medical Products Poly Tech Industries Keebler Foods Company - Macon Interface Flooring Systems Springs Industries - Griffin Jaxon Filtration Jones Sheet Metal Oracle Packaging Company of Georgia Woodbury Box Company, Inc. Handi-House Manufacturing Briggs & Stratton The Loxcreen Company The Torrington Company - Sylvania D & J Plastics Glover Foods Clean Control Corporation Greenfield Metal Products Company Hancor Mohawk Industries - Dublin Columbia Forest Products Procter & Gamble Sunnyland Farms Inc. Coats & Clark Gold Kist - Douglas Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics Heatcraft Riverside Manufacturing - Moultrie Wal-Mart Distribution Center Rotary Corporation The TRANE Company Chemtall Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. Bonnie's & Childrens Sportswear Mainship Trawlers Palmer Johnson Savannah TEMCOR Weyerhaeuser Company /Willamette Industries Rich - SeaPak Corporation BHA Group Caterpillar - Thomasville Flanders Provision Company Milliken & Company - Alma Engelhard Corporation - Attapulgus L.M. Carter Manufacturing Lynch Systems Inc. Albany Neon Signs (dba ANS Signs) BP Fabrics & Fibers Firstline Corporation Micro Flo Company HL-A Co., Inc. HON Company Horizon Medical Products Interface Flooring Systems J.P. Smith Lumber Company Jaxon Filtration Jones Sheet Metal Keebler Foods Company - Macon Key Lime Inc. Kubota Manufacturing of America L.M. Carter Manufacturing Leggett & Platt Storage Systems Lockheed Martin The Loxcreen Company Lynch Systems Inc. Mainship Trawlers Merial - Athens Micro Flo Company Milliken & Company - Alma Mohawk Industries - Calhoun Mohawk Industries - Dublin Morrison Products Mount Vernon Mills NACOM Corporation National Spinning Company Omnova Solutions Oracle Packaging Company of Georgia Palmer Johnson Savannah Panasonic Phelps Dodge Wire & Cable Pliant Corporation Poly Tech Industries Procter & Gamble Profile Extrusion Rich - SeaPak Corporation Riverside Manufacturing - Moultrie Rockwell Automation - Reliance Electric Ronile of Georgia Roper Corporation Rotary Corporation Scientific Games International Shaw Industries - Cartersville Shaw Industries - LaFayette Shaw Industries - Ringgold SI Corporation SKC Smith Ironworks Springs Industries - Calhoun Springs Industries - Griffin Springs Industries - Hartwell Steel King Industries Sunnyland Farms Inc. Sweetheart Cup - Augusta Sweetheart Cup - Conyers Tara Materials TEMCOR Thermo King Corporation Tip Top Poultry The Torrington Company - Sylvania The TRANE Company Unilever Home & Personal Care Wadeken Industries Wal-Mart Distribution Center Weyerhaeuser Company/Willamette Industries Whitepath Fab Tech Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics Woodbury Box Company, Inc. Yamaha Motor Manufacturing 7 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 Corporate Sponsors 2002 Corporate sponsors underwrite the annual Manufacturing Appreciation Week Governor's Awards Luncheon. This year's sponsors were BellSouth, Georgia Power, KPMG Consulting, Pattillo Construction, Randstad and the Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute. At the 2002 luncheon, Randstad presented the most recent results of an annual survey it conducts on employee satisfaction. In addition, the Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute reported preliminary findings of its 2002 Manufacturing Survey. Representatives from the sponsors seated at the head table were Phil Jacobs, president of BellSouth; Becky Blalock, vice president of community and economic development at Georgia Power; Gary Grant, managing director of KPMG Consulting; Jerry Silvio, vice president of Pattillo Construction; Jim Reese, CEO of Randstad; and Rick Duke, director of the Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute. 8 Governor's Awards Luncheon eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 Welcome to Manufacturing Appreciation Week and the Governor's Awards Luncheon 2002 Manufacturing Appreciation Week celebrates the hundreds of companies in Georgia that produce necessary goods and contribute to the vitality of the state's communities. In recognition of the crucial role manufacturing plays in Georgia's economic health, each year Georgians for Manufacturing honors three of the top businesses by naming them Georgia's manufacturers of the year. The award is given in three categories, which are defined by size of workforce. This year, 117 companies were nominated, and the winners were chosen for their robust performance and their community service. The 2002 winners were: HL-A CO., INC., Bremen Sweetheart Cup Co., Augusta Briggs & Stratton, Statesboro Begun in 1995, Manufacturing Appreciation Week has grown steadily over the years. Today it is one of the most significant and highly anticipated annual events that bring attention to this vital part of the economy. The event culminates in the Governor's Awards Luncheon, which this year featured more than 1,000 attendees. In the following pages are sights of this year's awards luncheon. The festivities began in the exhibit hall featuring sponsors of the event, as well as several manufacturing industries and state agencies. Once seated in the ballroom, the audience listened to a lineup of speakers who offered both data and insight on the importance of manufacturing. And finally, the winners of the statewide student design competition were announced. 10 Exhibit Hall Governor's Awards Luncheon As luncheon attendees began to arrive, they created a spirited atmosphere while browsing through the colorful exhibit hall. Amid lively banter with old friends and new acquaintances, exhibitors shared information about their respective endeavors and showed their support for manufacturing. Above: DTAE Assistant Commissioner Jackie Rohosky shares a laugh with Briggs & Stratton's Tom Savage (center), senior vice president of administration, and John Shiely, president. Representatives of exhibiting sponsors Pattillo Construction (above) and KPMG Consulting (right) are on hand to provide information to attendees. 11 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 From top: A wealth of research is offered by the Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute, a MAW sponsor. Randstad, another sponsor, explains its employment services. The Georgia Economic Developers Association distributes materials promoting professional development. At right: Sandra Morris (left), Quick Start director, discusses the student design contest with Becky Blalock of Georgia Power and Jerry Silvio of Pattillo Construction. 12 Governor's Awards Luncheon Also seen in the exhibit hall were samples of the artwork submitted in the statewide student design competition, along with some of the winners and their proud parents. Manufacturing industries active in Georgia added to the scene of attendees and exhibitors. Proving an apt backdrop for the exhibit hall, a huge montage of student artwork (left) conveys the breadth of manufacturing in Georgia. Meanwhile, Shamgan Perkins (below left) shows off his first-place entry in the poster category. And Michael Coles (below), founder of the Great American Cookie Co. and chairman of the Georgia Film, Video & Music Advisory Commission, chats with DTAE Commissioner Dr. Ken Breeden. At right: Lauding the work of the American Plastics Council are Randy Underwood (left), from the group's Southern Region, and Bill Thielemann, Georgia Quick Start's director of plastics training. 13 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 From top: Morgan Gantt with his depiction of the wood manufacturing process; the Carpet and Rug Institute's Louise P. Dobbs, technical advocacy manager, and John L. Miller, manager of government affairs; Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin (left) with DTAE Commissioner Dr. Ken Breeden; and Lee Dinning, second-place winner in the poster category, flanked by his parents. 14 Governor's Awards Luncheon Manufacturing thrives in Georgia with the encouragement of various state agencies and departments. Representatives from these groups participated in the exhibit hall to tell about their contributions to the many-faceted task of attracting industry, hiring and training workers, and helping ensure the success of manufacturers. From top: The Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism booth; Gov. Barnes and DTAE Assistant Commissioner Jackie Rohosky; Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin (right) with Jerry Silvio (left) and Wes Sarginson; and the Georgia DTAE booth. 15 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 From left: Georgia Industry Association representatives Kristina Poole, GIA staff; Bob Cucchi, Ford Motor Company, GIA 2002 president; John Poole, GIA executive director; Kevin Jameson, Purafil, Inc., GIA 2002 membership chair; and GIA staff members June Strow and Sharon Dunn. Above: The Georgia Department of Labor booth. At left (l-r): Jackie Rohosky, Quick Start; Brett McGuire, Sweetheart Cup; Ray Center, Augusta Technical College; and Charlene Sizemore, Augusta Tech's School to Careers. 16 Master of Ceremonies Governor's Awards Luncheon As he has for the past few years, Atlanta 11 Alive news anchor Wes Sarginson emceed the 2002 MAW Governor's Awards Luncheon. Launching the packed agenda and keeping the pace moving, Sarginson sprinkled his onstage time with humorous barbs that kept the audience entertained. He also told of his work with some 20 broadcasting students from Chattahoochee Technical College in creating a documentary on bluegrass music. The show recently won an award for Best Documentary from the Broadcast Education Association. "The technical colleges are teaching people the real way to learn to do something, and that's to put your " hands on it and do it. - Wes Sarginson Emcee Wes Sarginson received a special plaque, presented by Gov. Barnes, as a gesture of appreciation for his years of serving as official master of ceremonies for the Georgia Manufacturers of the Year Governor's Awards Luncheon. 17 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 Speakers "Our idea was that something should be done to raise awareness of the importance of manufacturing and careers in " manufacturing. - Gus Whalen One of the original founders of Manufacturing Appreciation Week nearly 10 years ago, Gus Whalen, CEO of Alexis Playsafe, cited the factors that led to the formation of the event. Among them were the recognition that manufacturing is critical to Georgia's economy, and the need for talented, trained people in manufacturing. Noting that the luncheon attendance has grown tenfold in size since the inaugural event, he announced that Georgians for Manufacturing plans to work with the National Association of Manufacturing and other groups to publicize the Georgia MAW model throughout the country. 18 Governor's Awards Luncheon Rick Duke directs the Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute, which conducts a manufacturing survey every year. He reported that preliminary results of the 2002 survey indicate that Georgia manufacturers are using more technology than in previous years. "The best indicator of success is what we call the `connected firm,' those that use external assistance and resources and link with other firms," he said. "The best indicator of success is what we call the `connected firm,' those that use external assistance and resources and link " with other firms. - Rick Duke 19 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 "In today's digital age, manufacturers are innovators in ways we would never have imagined when the Industrial Age started. Innovation drives growth, and people working sustains growth. " - Jim Reese Jim Reese is CEO of Randstad, a $6 billion global employment services company. Emphasizing that business success begins and ends with people, he predicted that soon there will be unprecedented demand for product designers, skilled manufacturing employees, operations planners, engineers and first-line plant supervisors in Georgia. Employers will have to work harder than ever to attract and retain good people by being flexible, trusting employees and encouraging forthright communication. 20 Invocation and Lunch Governor's Awards Luncheon "I want to thank all the manufacturers for their commitment to the various communities " throughout this great state. - Bill Harris Before giving the invocation, Bill Harris, chairman of the board of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, expressed on behalf of the state board his appreciation for everyone who participated in Manufacturing Appreciation Week. He personally thanked the manufacturers for investing in local communities and hiring Georgia's citizens, thereby improving the quality of life for thousands of people. 21 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 22 Governor's Awards Luncheon Awards Program Phil Jacobs, president of Georgia operations at BellSouth, expressed admiration for the winning manufacturers for succeeding in demanding economic times. In his presentation, Jacobs outlined the challenges faced in his own industry in recent years among them, an abandonment of traditional due diligence processes by investors. The telecommunications industry is not the darling of Wall Street it once was, he noted, yet businesses today depend more than ever on communication tools. "More and more, at every meeting I go to, every person has some telecommunication device they use to stay in touch and do business," he said. "Virtually every business continues to rely on technology to gain a competitive edge and improve productivity. That's as true in manufacturing as it is in the rest of the economy." "There are some important lessons here that can be learned by any industry that goes " through dramatic change. - Phil Jacobs 23 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 First thanking the sponsors for their generous support, Dr. Ken Breeden, DTAE commissioner, went on to stress the importance of training people in the manufacturing sector. "Our technical colleges and Quick Start educate people in all areas of the state," he said, "in order to achieve a better caliber of workers in a host of manufacturing industries." "A great economy cannot be built in a onedimension fashion. Manufacturing is critical to an economy that produces and creates " wealth. - Dr. Ken Breeden 24 Governor's Awards Luncheon Keynote Address Gov. Roy Barnes was on hand once again this year to give the keynote address to an audience pleased to hear his staunch support of manufacturing. Citing the 600,000 jobs and the annual $52 billion that manufacturing offers to Georgia, Gov. Barnes spoke of the importance of manufacturing in the state and praised the efforts of its business leaders. "To maintain a high quality of life, you have to maintain a highly Gov. Barnes commented on some of the challenges facing business today, including international competition. Boundaries are fading in the global marketplace, he said, so it's more important than ever that Georgia remain a player on the world scene. "If you do not remain competitive in the manufacturing sector, you productive manufacturing " base. - Gov. Roy Barnes will not have a prosperous state or a prosperous nation long-term." He also highlighted his economic development plan that encourages investment in the state's rural communities. "These are the types of things that government has to be a partner in to make manufacturing competitive internationally," he said. "Regulatory relief and infrastructure partnerships are essential to building global competitiveness." One key factor in attracting new investment in manufacturing is workforce development, and Gov. Barnes praised Georgia's status as No. 1 in the nation. "Quick Start and our technical college system have provided us an economic advantage in bringing new industry to this state," he said. "Seventy percent of the jobs being created today in manufacturing require technical knowledge and training to be able to compete productively internationally." The governor also lauded the efforts of Georgians for Manufacturing in organizing Manufacturing Appreciation Week and the awards luncheon. "This event is a great testament to the manufacturing concerns in this state," he said. 25 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 Manufacturer of the Year - HL-A CO., INC. Small Manufacturer (Fewer than 150 employees) Accepting the award from Gov. Barnes are (from left) Mike Burnett, plant manager; Tetsuro Komaki, president; and Toshitaka Kimura, chief engineer. "We have a corporate philosophy that emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, initiative and respect for the individual. Our management team has done a wonderful job in instilling that belief into our associates throughout " the company. - Mike Burnett HL-A opened a plant in Bremen in 1998, initially manufacturing zinc diecasts for door locks on Honda cars. The plant has since expanded its output to include latches, mirrors and handles, and a painting line. The Japanbased automotive supplier, which employs more than 100 people in the Haralson County area, was nominated by West Central Technical College. 26 Governor's Awards Luncheon Manufacturer of the Year - Sweetheart Cup Co. Medium Manufacturer (151-750 employees) The Augusta plant of this Maryland-based manufacturer is the company's most profitable facility, announced Plant Manager Brett McGuire when he accepted the award. Noting that 36 percent of his employees are graduates of Augusta Technical College, McGuire thanked the college for its contribution to the plant's success. He also pointed to Quick Start as the best pro-business program in the country. R "I can't begin to measure the impact that the DTAE has had on the Sweetheart " Augusta plant. - Brett McGuire 27 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 Manufacturer of the Year - Briggs & Stratton Large Manufacturer (More than 750 employees) BRIGGS & STRATTON Statesboro, Georgia Established in 1996, the Statesboro facility is Briggs & Stratton's flagship plant for lawn-and- garden tractor engines, assembling 1.2 million engines per year. Over half of all lawn-and-garden tractors sold in the United States contain engines manufactured in Statesboro. President John Shiely (pictured at left with Gov. "The pursuit of value creation is why Briggs & Barnes) flew in from Briggs & Stratton's Milwaukee headquarters to receive the award and thank those groups instrumental to the success of the Statesboro facility. He noted that more than 1,200 employees have received preand post-employment training through Ogeechee Technical Stratton decided College and Quick Start. Shiely commended the plant's to locate in 830 employees, not only for their commitment and work Statesboro and ethic but also for their why we continue consistent to do business " there today. involvement in community programs in - John Shiely Statesboro. From left: President John Shiely and Plant Manager Jim Philippi. 28 Governor's Awards Luncheon Student Design Competition Today's children are key to ensuring a strong manufacturing base for tomorrow. Thus, Manufacturing Appreciation Week involves K-12 students in a statewide design competition each year. With children creating artwork themed around manufacturing, the competition not only nurtures their natural sense of wonder about how things are made, but also teaches them about manufacturing's contributions and career opportunities. The competition is divided into three categories. Elementary school children design placemats, middle school children create posters, and high school students fashion T-shirts. In each category, scholarships are awarded to students placing first ($500), second ($300) and third ($100), with checks presented at the Governor's Awards Luncheon. This year's competition drew a record-setting 1,100 entries. Above is a sampling of some of the many excellent submissions. The following pages showcase the winners and their designs. 29 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 Becky Blalock (left) of Georgia Power and Jerry Silvio (opposite page) of Pattillo Construction had the honor of handing out awards for this year's student design competition. Shown above, placemat design winners are (from left) Caitlin Hilliard, third place, from Dodge County School in Eastman; Morgan Gantt, second place, from Clayton Elementary in Clayton; and Brittaney Swift, first place, from Lamar Reese Elementary in Albany. Brittaney's drawing, shown below, was reproduced and used at the luncheon as a placemat. 30 Governor's Awards Luncheon Poster design winners pose with the governor after receiving their awards. Pictured are (from left) Katie Trotter, third place, from Central Middle School in Thomasville; Lee Dinning, second place, from Jonesville Middle School in Bowden; and Shamgan Perkins, first place, from Sumter County Middle School in Americus. Shamgan's winning entry is shown below. Jerry Silvio 31 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 T-shirt design contest winners are (from left) Margaret Wright, third place, from Druid Hills High School in Atlanta; Terecie S. Brunson, second place, from Southeast High School in Macon; and Michael Amosu, first place, from McIntosh High School in Peachtree City. Manufacturing Appreciation Week April 15-19, 2002 MADE IN GEORGIA Michael Amosu's patriotic-themed illustration (left) was printed on T-shirts and distributed to luncheon attendees. Howard Morrison (standing in rear), chairman of the GDITT Technology Committee, later visited Mrs. Wooten's fifth grade Junior Achievement class at Marshpoint Elementary School in Savannah, shown here wearing this year's MAW T-shirt. Will Vereen (left) and father Jerry Vereen hold up the prize-winning T-shirt, made by their company, Riverside Manufacturing. Will is the firm's corporate vice president, and Jerry is president and CEO. 32 Press Coverage Governor's Awards Luncheon 33 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 34 Governor's Awards Luncheon 35 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 36 Governor's Awards Luncheon Sumter News 37 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 Athens Herald SUMTER FREE PRESS 38 Governor's Awards Luncheon TIMES-GEO APRIL 19, 2002 39 eorgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week 2002 40 Information on Next Year's Awards Next year's Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week takes place the third week in April. The Governor's Awards Luncheon is scheduled for April 17, 2003, at Cobb Galleria. Visit www.georgiamaw.org for details. www.georgiamaw.org