LANDENBERG, Pa. (June 17, 2015) – W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has been named the Vertical Impact: Military winner at the Excellence in Avionics Awards, honoring the high achievements of individuals, organizations, teams and projects that are elevating the aviation industry. 

Gore received the Vertical Impact: Military award for its new GORE-FLIGHT™ Microwave Assemblies, 6 Series. The company was honored for its product innovation and ongoing work with end users and OEMs to improve performance of current and new platforms, as well as system upgrades. GORE-FLIGHT™ Microwave Assemblies, 6 Series were recognized for providing the most cost-effective solution that ensures mission-critical system performance for military and civil applications. 

The first annual Excellence in Avionics Awards program focused on companies that are driving the aviation industry forward, from social awareness to environmental impact, to individual accomplishments and career dedication. More than 100 entries were received this year, from a wide array of companies across multiple verticals from a variety of industries and geographic regions. 

Excellence in Avionics honors were presented in eleven categories, including Safety Systems Innovation, Social Media Campaign of the Year, Youth Recruitment and Development, Giving Back, Environmental Impact, Vertical Impact Award: General Business and Aviation, Vertical Impact Award: Military, Most Valuable Player, Lifetime Achievement, In-Flight Connectivity, and Technology Company of the Year. 

"It is a great privilege to be named among the eleven members of the aviation industry to receive one of the prestigious Excellence in Avionics Awards," said Jim Foreman, Gore Product Specialist. "This recognition would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our Associates." 

Winners of the Excellence in Avionics Awards were determined by an independent panel of judges from the editorial staff of Avionics Magazine, as well as select members from Access Intelligence. 

For a full list of Excellence in Avionics Award winners, visit: aviationtoday.com/excellence-winners

Gore is a technology-driven company focused on discovery and product innovation. Well known for waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® fabric, the company’s portfolio includes everything from high-performance fabrics and implantable medical devices to industrial manufacturing components and aerospace electronics. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Newark, Del., Gore posts annual sales of more than $3.2 billion and employs approximately 10,000 associates with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan and China, and sales offices around the world. Gore is one of a select few companies to appear on all of the U.S. “100 Best Companies to Work For” lists since the rankings debuted in 1984. The company also appears regularly on similar lists around the world. Learn more at gore.com.

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