Yazaki North America, Inc. to Sponsor The Engineering Society of Detroit's 2003 Annual Awards Reception

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 30 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. recently announced that they will be the main sponsor for The Engineering Society of Detroit's 2003 Annual Awards Reception. The Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 30, 2003 at St. John's Conference Center in Plymouth, Michigan. The evening will commence with a gathering reception and will also include a special awards ceremony that will honor the area's most distinguished individuals in the technical arena for their outstanding leadership and contribution to their profession and their community.

"We are very excited to announce that Yazaki North America, Inc. will be a Platinum sponsor for the 2003 Annual Awards Reception," said Marcy Dwyer, Director of Corporate Membership and Programs, The Engineering Society of Detroit. "This reception and awards ceremony gives recognition to those Society members who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to their profession and their community. Their achievements have made a real difference for numerous individuals and they have set a wonderful example to others in their professional fields."

Honorees for the evening include:

* Francois J. Castaing, President, Castaing & Associates (retired DaimlerChrysler) - The Horace H. Rackham Award;

* Patricia A. McDonald, President, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter - ESD's Honorary Society Membership;

* Roy H. Link, P.E., President and CEO, Link Engineering Company - Distinguished Service Award;

* Dennis M. King, FAIA, Corporate Chairman, HarleyEllis - Outstanding Committee or Council Leadership Honoree;

* Sue Littles, Staff Architectural Designer, The Detroit Edison Company - Outstanding Committee or Council Leadership Honoree.

For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Marcy Dwyer at The Engineering Society of Detroit at 248-355-2910, ext. 120 or mdwyer@esd.org .

Yazaki Corporation is a global leader in the research and development of vehicle power and data solutions, as well as advanced electronic technologies for vehicle applications. Yazaki produces electrical distribution systems, fiber optics, advanced networking products, instrumentation, junction blocks, connector systems, and advanced electronics. Worldwide, the company employs over 120,000 people in 30 countries, 1,700 of whom are based in the company's North American headquarters and research center campus in Canton, Michigan. For more information on Yazaki, log onto www.yazaki-na.com .

Founded in 1895, as the Association of Graduate Engineers of the University of Michigan, The Engineering Society of Detroit has evolved into one of the nation's oldest and largest multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific societies of its kind. With several thousand members throughout the Great Lakes Region, ESD unites engineers, scientists, architects and those in related technical fields. The Society's programs and services are dedicated to enhancing the engineering profession and the community, while fostering the growth and development of engineers and scientists for the future. For membership information or program registration visit the ESD website at www.esd.org or call 1-800-659-2559.