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December 7, 2018 11:00 AM EST |

The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) is proud to announce the award recipients honored at the 2018 GSA Awards Dinner Celebration that took place last evening in Santa Clara, California. For almost a quarter century, the GSA Awards have recognized the achievements of top performing semiconductor companies in several categories ranging from outstanding leadership to financial accomplishments, as well as overall respect within the industry.
Individual Awards:
Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award
The
GSA’s most prestigious award recognizes individuals, such as its
namesake, Dr. Morris Chang, for their exceptional contributions to drive
the development, innovation, growth and long-term opportunities for the
semiconductor industry. This year’s recipient is Dr. Lisa Su,
President and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Rising Women of Influence Award
This newly initiated award
recognizes and profiles the next generation of women leaders in the
semiconductor industry that are believed to be rising to top executive
roles within their organizations. This year’s award was presented to Vanitha
Kumar, Vice President of Software Engineering at Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc.
Company Awards:
Most Respected Public Semiconductor Companies
GSA members
identified the winners in this category by casting ballots for the
industry’s most respected companies, judged for their vision, technology
and market leadership. Below are this year’s recipients:
Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Achieving Greater than $5 Billion in Annual Sales
- NVIDIA Corporation
Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Achieving $1 Billion to $5 Billion in Annual Sales
- Marvell Semiconductor
Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Achieving $500 Million to $1 Billion in Annual Sales
- Silicon Labs
Most Respected Emerging Public Semiconductor Company Achieving $100 Million to $500 Million in Annual Sales
- Nordic Semiconductor
Most Respected Private Company
- SiFive Inc.
Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Companies
These awards are
derived from a broad evaluation of the financial health and performance
of public fabless and IDM semiconductor companies. Below are this year’s
recipients:
Best Financially Managed Company Achieving up to $1 Billion in Annual Sales
- Holtek Semiconductor Inc.
Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Achieving Greater than $1 Billion in Annual Sales
- Micron Technology, Inc.
Start-Up to Watch
GSA’s Private Awards Committee, comprised of
successful executives, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, chose the
winner by identifying a promising startup that has demonstrated the
potential to positively change its market or the industry through
innovation and market application. This year’s winner is Movandi.
As a global organization, the GSA recognizes outstanding companies headquartered in the Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia-Pacific regions having a global impact and demonstrating a strong vision, portfolio and market leadership. Two awards were presented in this category:
Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Outstanding EMEA Semiconductor Company
- Infineon Technologies AG
Analyst Favorite Semiconductor Company
Two analyst pick awards were
presented based on technology and financial performance as well as
future projections:
- NVIDIA Corporation was chosen by Rajvindra Gill, Managing Director at Needham & Company, LLC
- Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) was chosen by Mark Lipacis, Managing Director at Jefferies, LLC
This year’s ceremony was attended by close to 1500 global executives in the semiconductor and technology industries.
About GSA:
GSA is Where Leaders Meet to establish an efficient, profitable and sustainable semiconductor and high technology global ecosystem encompassing semiconductors, software, solutions, systems and services. It is a leading industry organization that provides a unique neutral platform for collaboration, where global executives interface and innovate with peers, partners and customers to accelerate industry growth and maximize return on invested and intellectual capital.
GSA has an impressive global footprint representing over 30 countries and 350 corporate members comprised of top companies in the semiconductor industry. Global membership ranges from the most exciting emerging companies to industry stalwarts and technology leaders—representing 75% of industry revenues. Members value collaboration as a key to the advancement of their companies and industry.
GSA offers the broadest and most efficient thought-leadership platform through curated regional and global executive and technology events, networking forums, dinners, workshops and working groups. These gatherings allow members to engage in thought-leading dialogues shaping the industry, expand business opportunities and remain up-to-date on relevant topical issues, share best practices and gain precious visibility opportunities. GSA members also have access to a repository of data and information including financial reports and resources, company data, surveys and technology and market reports. To learn more about GSA, please visit www.gsaglobal.org.
GSA is proud to promote the critical importance of the semiconductor industry through its www.semismatter.com which houses the most comprehensive study of the semiconductor industry, its $7 trillion contribution to the global economy and its valuable contribution to humanity.
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