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IMA AWARDS

Established in 1962, IMA's Awards of Excellence program is an annual program open to all companies demonstrating outstanding examples of magnesium's use. Nominations are judged by a panel system of peer reviewers. 2010 Call for Entries Deadline for submitting entries was February 15, 2010 To enter, complete the entry form available in the link above and submit it along with 9 copies of photos (digital format in jpg or tif, 300 dpi, or printed) of your entry and descriptive, supportive material. Materials in digital format are preferred. Original parts are not required. Winners will be required to supply samples for the IMA Annual Conference. Nominations are open to all - IMA member companies, their customers, or anyone in the magnesium industry. IMA's Awards Program winners are selected from the following categories:

Award Categories & Judging Criteria
	Cast Products
	Automotive Cast Products
	Commercial (Non-Automotive) Cast Products
	Wrought Products

These categories recognize unique, novel and creative design and development. The design and engineering must deomonstrate a significant advance over current practice.

Process
	Primary Production
	Conversion in Manufacturing
	Improvements in Manufactring Techniques Leading to Higher Quality and Reduced Costs
	Innovations in Management Systems in Manufacturing

Process recognizes innovation in manufacturing or processing technology.

Application
	Creativity
	Innovation
	Uniqueness
	Commercial Success

Application recognizes a significant advance resulting in a large volume potential for magnesium. The IMA awards demonstrate a high standard of excellence. In all cases the products, processes and technology must be in commercial practice and successful, representing a significant advance over past practice. All submitted entries will be recognized and on display at the Annual World Magnesium Conference. The IMA will announce the award winners at the Awards and Recognition Dinner and have their entries prominently displayed during the entire conference. Winners will present detailed information on their submissions during the general sessions. Award winners are recognized worldwide and receive extensive publicity within the IMA and the metals industry. Winning entries will be displayed on the IMA web site and promoted through press releases.