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FEATURE A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 8 5 8 ASM HTS/SURFACE COMBUSTION EMERGING LEADER AWARD SEEKING APPLICANTS The ASM HTS/Surface Combustion Emerging Leader Award was established in 2013 to recognize an outstand- ing early-to-midcareer heat treating professional whose accomplishments exhibit exceptional achievements in the heat treating industry. The award was created in recogni- tion of Surface Combustion’s 100-year anniversary in 2015. The award acknowledges an individual who sets the highest standards for HTS participation and inspires others to dedicate themselves to the advancement and promotion of vacuum and atmosphere heat treating technologies. The recipient receives a plaque and a check for $4000. Nomina- tions must be submitted to ASM Headquarters no later than February 1, 2019. For rules and nomination form, visit hts.asminter- national.org and click on Membership & Networking and Society Awards. For additional information or to submit a nomination, contact Mary Anne Jerson at 440.338.5151, maryanne.jerson@asminternational.org . HEAT TREAT MEXICO DRAWS CROWDS ASM’s second Heat Treat Mexico conference held Sep- tember 25-28 at Fiesta Americana in Queretaro achieved another success in providing quality programming and prac- H T EATING SOCIETY NEWS tical solutions to this specific geo- graphic audience. Following the over- whelming success of the first Heat Treat Mexico in 2016, this every- other-year event proved it can still bring in a crowd. The event, orga- nized by the HT Expositions Committee with assistance from the HT Mexico Chapter, exceeded expectations by attracting 208 total at- tendees and 44 exhibiting companies. The conference included two education courses, three days of technical programming, and two days of network- ing with exhibitors. Simultaneous translation services were offered, allowing all presentations to be given in both Eng- lish and Spanish. Attendees enjoyed spirited networking events including a Mexico Chapter reception, exhibit recep- tion, and a social event at the Balvanera Polo & Country Club with authentic music, food trucks, Charro show, and horseback rides. Another Heat Treat Mexico is being planned for 2020. 6 HTS president JimOakes (far left) with several HT Mexico presenters.