Excellence in Achievement Awards

Celebrating Excellence Across the Semiconductor Industry

The SEMI Foundation Excellence in Achievement Award honors individuals from SEMI member companies who are helping shape the future of the microelectronics industry through leadership, workforce development, mentorship, and community impact.

These annual awards recognize visionary leaders, rising innovators, and dedicated champions who strengthen talent pathways, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and help advance the global semiconductor ecosystem. By celebrating these individuals, the SEMI Foundation highlights the people driving progress across the industry and investing in the future workforce.

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LATEST HONOREES

2025 Honorees

Applied Materials

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Josh Hanna

Senior Director of Global Early Talent Workforce Planning & Development

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Curtis Geroy

Manager, Talent Acquisition

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Erika Hansen

Strategic Initiatives Manager

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Loanne Luu

Vice President, Strategic Program Management

2024 Honorees

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EMD Electronics

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Shannon Kellso

Supply Chain Planning Director

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Joy Racowski

Ph.D., Process and Product Development Engineer

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Francesca Domingo

Head of University Relations & Talent Strategy

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Samira Bagheri

Ph.D., Senior Operations Manager

2023 Honoree

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Cadence Design Systems

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KT Moore

Vice President, of Corporate Marketing

2022 Honoree

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Intel Corporation

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Ann Kelleher

PhD Executive Vice President and General Manager of Technology Development

2021 Honoree

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Entegris

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Jennifer Braggin

Director of Technical Training

Areas of Consideration

Nominees are recognized for their contributions in advancing workforce development and a culture of belonging through:

Leadership

Innovation

Team Building

Volunteering

Sponsorship

Mentorship

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Nomination Timeline

Nominations must be submitted no later than August 1 every calendar year.

The award recipient will be recognized each year on the keynote stage at SEMICON West, one of the semiconductor industry’s premier global gatherings.

Individuals who submit nominations will be notified of the award status by early September.

Who Will You Nominate?

Do you know someone who is making a difference in workforce development or helping cultivate a stronger culture of belonging within the semiconductor industry?

We invite you to nominate individuals who demonstrate leadership through innovation, mentorship, sponsorship, volunteering, values-driven leadership, or technological advancement.

Help us recognize the leaders shaping the future of our industry.

Submit a Nomination for the SEMI Foundation Excellence in Achievement Award!

Submit Your Nomination