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Awards and Recognitions

Our dedication to innovation and excellence is unmatched

Smith is a known and respected leader in the semiconductor industry. We strive to exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and communities, and we are proud to be recognized for our efforts.

Rankings
#1 ESNA Top Independent Distributor 2022

Smith has been named the leading independent distributor eleven years in a row.

#7 SourceToday Top Distributor 2022

Smith has been the highest-ranking independent distributor 18 times since 2001.

#1 Houston Business Journal Largest Family-Owned Businesses 2022

Under the ownership of brothers Bob and Lee Ackerley, Smith has been named the largest family-owned business in the Houston area two years in a row.

#5 Houston Chronicle Best Private Companies 2022

As one of the largest private companies in Houston, Smith’s innovative vision has helped drive our success.

#12 ESM China Top International Electronic Distributor 2022
With 17 offices around the world, Smith has earned international recognition in the industry.
#154 Inc. 5000 Series: Texas 2020
Smith was ranked as one of the most successful independent small businesses in Texas on the publication’s inaugural list.
#4391 Inc. 5000 2022

Smith was named one of the fastest-growing private companies based on percent growth for revenue from 2018 to 2021.

Industry Awards and Recognitions
01

EE Awards Asia Featured Electronic Components Distributor

2022

Celebrated for our innovation and commitment to customer service, Smith was named a Featured Electronic Components Distributor at EE Awards Asia.

02

Inc. Best in Business

2022

Smith was recognized on Inc.’s Best in Business list under the business services category for going above and beyond to serve our customers.

03

Pros to Know Award – Marc Barnhill

2022

Marc Barnhill, Chief Trading Officer at Smith, was named a Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive in honor of his exemplary and steadfast leadership.

04

Pros to Know Award – Kirk Wehby

2022

Kirk Wehby, Smith’s Chief Operating Officer, was presented the Pros to Know award in recognition of his commitment to innovation and growth.

05

ASPENCORE Outstanding International Branded Distributor

2022

Smith was recognized for our contributions in support of the development and advancement of the semiconductor industry.

06

ASPENCORE Outstanding Supply Chain Services Provider

2021

Smith was named Outstanding Supply Chain Services Provider in honor of our growth and commitment to excellence in customer service.

07

Women in Supply Chain Award – Jennifer Kabbara

2021

Jennifer Kabbara, Smith’s Director of Global Sales, was presented with the Women in Supply Chain award in honor of her steadfast leadership and insightful mentorship within the semiconductor industry.

08

Women in Supply Chain Award –
Megan Pedigo

2021

Megan Pedigo, Director of Purchasing – Service/Peripherals, received the Women in Supply Chain award in recognition of her innovative approach to addressing complex supply chain challenges.

Corporate Social Responsibility Recognition
01

JobMarket Employee Engagement Award

2022

Smith was named JobMarket’s Employee Engagement Award recipient based on our effective communication, employee satisfaction, and strong sense of community.

02

JobMarket Asia Pacific Outstanding Employer Award

2022

Our strong presence across the APAC region is built upon dynamic recruitment and retention efforts.

03

HR Asia Hong Kong Best Companies to Work for in Asia

2022

Smith was recognized for our broad employee engagement efforts and rich company culture.

04

Comparably Best Company Culture

2022

Ranking number 71 among large businesses, Smith employees anonymously shared their feedback on compensation, career growth, leadership, and work environment.

05

Comparably Best Companies for Diversity

2022

Based exclusively on anonymous feedback from Smith’s employees of color, we ranked #93 on Comparably’s list of Best Companies for Diversity in the large business category.

06

Comparably Best Company Compensation List

2022

Based on employees’ anonymous overall satisfaction their compensation package, Smith ranked #60 among large businesses.

07

Comparably Best Company Perks & Benefits List

2022

Smith’s employees anonymously rated our perks and benefits, earning us the #83 spot on Comparably’s list for large companies.

08

Comparably Best CEOs for Diversity List

2022

Smith’s co-founders, Bob and Lee Ackerley, were recognized by Comparably for their favorable standing among employees of color, ranking #87 among large businesses.

09

JobMarket Employer of Choice Award

2022

Recognized for our innovative approach to employee recruitment, engagement, and retention, Smith promotes a positive work culture across our organization.

10

Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work List

2021

Based exclusively on employee response, Smith was recognized as one of the best places to work in the greater Houston area, ranking #12 in the large business category.

11

JobMarket Corporate Training Excellence Award

2021

Our in-house learning and development program helps our employees to gain new skills and build long, successful careers at Smith.

12

Houston Business Journal Outstanding Diversity Helping Hand

2021

Our longtime CSR partner, The HUB, nominated Smith in recognition of our dedication to the promotion and advancement of diversity and inclusion in our business operations and the community at large.

13

Houston Business Journal Healthiest Employer List

2019

Smith ranked #8 in the small and medium employers category, confirming our commitment to the health and wellness of our employees.

14

Chief Learning Officer Learning Elite Bronze Award

2019

Our internal learning and development program was recognized for its ability to efficiently deploy business strategies that produce significant results.

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