Myra Blanco named SAE's 2021 Contributor of the Year MEMBER NEWS and/or engaged in the many ranch activities offered. For example, Mark Pope, a 2021 nominee, spent part of his free time fashioning a cowboystyled belt in a ranch activity designed for that purpose (see photo on page 12). He is a very active member of the SAE MidMichigan Section and once served on the SAE Board of Directors. Motivations Fred J. Kelley II of Prysmian Group was one of several 2021 nominees to bring sons and daughters to the event. Among other activities, he, his wife, and his son enjoyed a presentation on snakes native to Arizona. Kelley serves as chair of the SAE Cable Standards Committee. Members of the 2021 SAE Top Contributor Class pose for a photo after the award ceremony at Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson. Seven class members were unable to attend the event and/or the photo shoot. A virtual recognition event was held for the 2020 Top Contributor Class because of the pandemic. The class was invited to the 2021 event to make up for the disappointment. Allison Collins Ford Motor Company Roy W. Goudy Nissan Technical Center North America UPDATE January 2022 11 Fred J. Kelley II Prysmian Group Roy Link Link Engineering Co. Matthew Meyer General Motors