Awards and Sponsorship Dinner
On Tuesday night of the conference , PNAA held an awards and scholarship dinner where we gave four awards : Company of the Year to JEMCO Components & Fabrication ; Executive of the Year to Deloit Wolfe ; Inspire Award to Pathfinder Manufacturing and the Chair Award to Skills Inc . for all of the work that they have done to elevate the PNW Aerospace Cluster in 2023 . There was a celebration of scholarships and the opportunity that scholarships represent . PNAA has given over $ 393,000 in scholarships since the program began . These scholarships provide financial support to students that are pursuing a career in the aerospace industry .
Overall Experience
The PNAA Conference was a vibrant and community-centric event , focusing on the future of the aerospace supply chain . The discussions , panels , and networking opportunities all served to embody the conference ’ s theme , looking beyond current limits to envision a collaborative and innovative future in aerospace .
Conclusion
The 2024 PNAA Conference was a landmark event , not just for the insights shared but for the collaborative spirit it fostered . As the aerospace industry faces new challenges and embraces future possibilities , this conference has set the stage for a future where limits are transcended , and innovative collaborations shape the aerospace supply chain of tomorrow .
PNAA would like to say a huge thank you to all of the attendees , speakers , sponsors and exhibitors that were part of making this a successful event !
If you ’ d like more information about becoming a part of this incredible community , go to www . pnaa . net .
By the numbers : 550 Attendees 271 Companies 7 Countries 30 States
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