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 2009 Industry AwardsGSA recognizes semiconductor companies that have demonstrated excellence through their success, vision, strategy and future opportunities in the industry at its Awards Dinner Celebration. It is an honor to be selected as a nominee and an even more distinguished achievement to win a GSA Award! The 2009 winners are bolded in each category below. 
Dr. Aart de Geus,
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Synopsys, Inc. Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership AwardGSA is pleased to announce Dr. Aart de Geus, chairman and chief executive officer of Synopsys, Inc. as the 2009 Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award recipient. The 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. Since co-founding Synopsys in 1986, Dr. de Geus has expanded Synopsys from a start-up synthesis enterprise to a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA). As one of the leading experts on logic simulation and logic synthesis, Dr. de Geus was made a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in January 1999. He has been honoured for his industry achievements with several awards including the 2001 IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Industrial Pioneer Award, 2007 IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal, and the 2008 EDAC/CEDA Kaufman award. In 2002, Dr. de Geus was named CEO of the Year by Electronic Business magazine, and in 2004, Entrepreneur of the Year in IT for Northern California by Ernst & Young. Electronic Business magazine chose Dr. de Geus as one of "The 10 Most Influential Executives" in November 2005. He was awarded the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) “Spirit of the Valley” Lifetime Achievement Award in November of 2007 and the Phil Kaufman Award for distinguished contributions to EDA in October 2008. Dr. de Geus is active in the business community as chairman of the board of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), and a member of TechNet, the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), and the Electronic Design Automation Consortium (EDAC). He is also heavily involved in education for the next generation, creating the Synopsys Outreach Foundation in 1999, which promotes project-based science and math learning throughout Silicon Valley. PRIVATE COMPANY AWARDSMost Respected Private Semiconductor Company AwardThe industry's Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company award is designed to identify the private company garnering the most respect of the industry in terms of its products, vision and future opportunity. GSA's Awards Committee reviewed all private semiconductor companies, and the selected companies were based on the committee's analysis of each company's performance and likelihood of long-term success. On-line voting took place to allow members of the semiconductor industry, including chip companies and partners, to cast a ballot for the private semiconductor company they most respect. Nominees:
Outstanding Financial Performance by Private Semiconductor Company AwardThe top five private semiconductor companies (in terms of growth percentage) that doubled revenue over eight consecutive quarters, may be eligible to receive an award for their outstanding financial performance. Due to confidentiality, private companies submitted their ballots directly to a designated consulting firm to determine which companies doubled revenue. GSA does not receive a copy of financial data within submissions. Up to five companies are eligible to receive this award. Winners:
Start-Up to Watch AwardThe GSA Start-Up to Watch Awards Committee, which is comprised of members of the Emerging CEO Council, venture capitalists and select serial entrepreneurs in the industry, selects the winner of the Start-Up To Watch award by identifying the semiconductor company that demonstrates the potential to positively change its market or the semiconductor industry in general through the innovative use of semiconductor technology or a new application for semiconductor technology. Nominees:
PUBLIC COMPANY AWARDSBest Financially Managed Semiconductor Company AwardThe Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award is designed to evaluate the financial health of the public fabless semiconductor companies based on a number of financial metrics, such as return on investment, return on equity, inventory turns, revenue, net income, days sales outstanding, cash per share, cash burn, gross profit margin, operating margin and current ratio. GSA and financial analysts evaluate each company against their peers, and the one with the best overall performance is determined the winner. Nominees:
Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Achieving $10 Billion or More in Annual Sales AwardThe industry's Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company ($10 billion+ in annual sales) award is designed to identify the public company garnering the most respect of the industry in terms of its products, vision and future opportunities. The criteria for this award include achieving annual sales above $10 billion. In addition, profitability and market capitalization, among other financial and product successes, are considered to be listed on the ballot. GSA's Awards Committee reviews the companies meeting the criteria, and select the final list of companies based on the Committee's analysis of each company's performance and likelihood of success in the industry. On-line voting takes place to allow members of the semiconductor industry, including semiconductor companies and partners, to cast a ballot for the public semiconductor company they most respect. Nominees:
Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company Achieving $500 Million to $10 Billion in Annual Sales AwardThe industry's Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company ($500 million to $10 billion+ in annual sales) award is designed to identify the public company garnering the most respect of the industry in terms of its products, vision and future opportunities. The criteria for this award include achieving annual sales above $500 million. In addition, profitability and market capitalization, among other financial and product successes, are considered to be listed on the ballot. GSA's Awards Committee reviews the companies meeting the criteria, and select the final list of companies based on the Committee's analysis of each company's performance and likelihood of success in the industry. On-line voting takes place to allow members of the semiconductor industry, including semiconductor companies and partners, to cast a ballot for the public semiconductor company they most respect. Nominees:
Most Respected Emerging Public Semiconductor Company AwardThe industry's Most Respected Emerging Public Semiconductor Company award is designed to identify the company garnering the most respect of the industry in terms of its products, vision and future opportunities. The criteria for this award include (but is not limited to) achieving up to $499 million in annual sales. In addition, profitability and market capitalization, among other financial and product successes, are considered to be listed on the ballot. GSA's Awards Committee review the companies meeting the criteria, and the selected companies are based on the Committee's analysis of each company's performance and likelihood of success. On-line voting took place to allow members of the semiconductor industry, including semiconductor companies and partners, to cast a ballot for the public fabless company they most respect. Nominees:
Analyst Favorite Semiconductor Company AwardSemiconductor financial analysts from top-tier firms select their favorite semiconductor company for this award. The analysts base their decision on historical, as well as projected data, such as stock price, earnings per share, revenue forecasts and product performance.
REGIONAL AWARDSAs a global alliance, GSA has introduced an award in 2009 specifically for the Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. The award will recognize a semiconductor company headquartered in each respective region that clearly demonstrates the most strength when measuring products, vision, leadership and success in the marketplace. APAC Leadership Council AwardGSA will recognize a semiconductor company headquartered in the APAC region that demonstrates the most strength in market leadership/competition, product lines, innovation, corporate management (including culture, vision, talents and leadership), and overall likelihood of long-term success. Nominees:
EMEA Leadership Council AwardGSA will recognize a semiconductor company headquartered in the EMEA region that demonstrates the most strength in market leadership/competition; product lines; innovation; corporate management (including culture, vision, talents and leadership); and overall likelihood of long-term success. Nominees:
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