The Arizona Technology Council awarded SAMP the 2018 Southern Arizona Manufacturer of the Year.  Donny Theriault accepted the award on behalf of SAMP and the Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo.

SAMP was recognized for leadership in developing a program that has shown proven results connecting industry-certified education at the high school and college level with real work experience with local manufacturers. This model is the future for developing and mentoring the manufacturing workforce of the future.