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We did it! Area51 Electronics won the 2021 Supplier of the Year Award, Class III, presented by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC), a leading organization dedicated to supplier diversity and the success of minority businesses.
"We are humbled and honored to have won this year's Supplier of the Year Award. Despite a year filled with unique challenges and opportunities, our focus on always putting people first enabled us to continue supplying only the highest quality products and out-of-this-world service to our customers. We are forever grateful to Northrop Grumman for their nomination and valued partnership throughout the years. We wouldn't be where we are - and who we are today - without their tireless support and commitment to supplier diversity."
Electronics Sourcing Top 50 North America Authorized Distributors 2021 Report
Ranked #27 (up from #32 in 2019)
Electronics Sourcing Top 10 Distributors by Sales Growth, 2021 Report
Ranked #1 in List of Top 10 Distributors by Sales Growth
Source Today Top 50 Electronics Distributors List 2021
Ranked #35 (up 5 spots from 2020)
NMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) Nominee 2020
The NMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) is awarded to a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) who has demonstrated outstanding partnerships with corporate members through problem solving, innovation and cost-effective solutions.
NMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) Nominee 2019
The NMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) is awarded to a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) who has demonstrated outstanding partnerships with corporate members through problem solving, innovation and cost-effective solutions.
2018 Support Excellence Award
The Northrop Grumman Support Excellence Award is presented to suppliers who have demonstrated outstanding customer service in ensuring affordability for customers. The Northrop Grumman Support Excellence Award is a part of the F-35 program.
2016 Supplier Excellence Award - Customer Relationship
The Customer Relationship category recognizes suppliers who have established an outstanding relationship with Northrop Grumman and/or our customers. Recognized candidates in this category have demonstrated a dedicated supporting role with Northrop Grumman and have gone to the brink of custom solutions to support us and/ or our customer. Suppliers provide responses and solutions on or ahead of schedule. Awardees stand by for rare anomalies and respond promptly with creative solutions.
2016 Region IX Subcontractor of the Year Award
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Subcontractor of the Year award is presented to those organizations who have consistently provided outstanding goods and services as subcontractors. The small business winners are among the nation's top entrepreneurs who have regularly provided a broad range of products and services to the federal government and private industry.
NMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) Nominee 2016
The NMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) is awarded to a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) who has demonstrated outstanding partnerships with corporate members through problem solving, innovation and cost-effective solutions.
NMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) Nominee 2015
The NMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) is awarded to a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) who has demonstrated outstanding partnerships with corporate members through problem solving, innovation and cost-effective solutions.
2015 Platinum Level - Platinum Source Award
Area51 Electronics received this award based on our sustained excellence as a supplier of quality products and on-time delivery to Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (AS) sector. According to Northrop Grumman AS, this accomplishment empowers us to act on behalf of Northrop Grumman AS in conducting final acceptance of our product designated as Platinum Source by their Purchase Order. In addition, we hold a favorable position in their supplier base as a recognized Platinum Source supplier.
2014 World Class Team Award
We received this award based on our "outstanding performance in support of Northrop Grumman Corporation's Global Supplier Diversity Program." This award was presented to 24 suppliers who have "consistently demonstrated outstanding achievements and support of Northrop Grumman Programs." There are approximately 9,500 suppliers in Northrop Grumman's supply base.
2012 Supplier Trust and Recognition Star Award
Area51 Electronics won this award in 2012 based on our "excellent customer service and attention to detail in the fabrication of three Noise Diode Controllers" in support of JPL's Deep Space Network Program.
2008 Platinum Level - Platinum Source Award
Area51 Electronics won this award in 2008 based on our "high level of quality and delivery performance" with Northrop Grumman. The quality and delivery performance are based on the previous year and reflects sustained excellence as a supplier of quality products and on time delivery to Northrop Grumman.
SCMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) Nominee 2023
The SCMSDC Supplier of the Year Award (SOTY) is awarded to a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) who has demonstrated outstanding partnerships with corporate members through problem solving, innovation and cost-effective solutions.
