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2022 BEYA AWARDS
Congratulations to the 2022 BEYA honorees!
GM is proud to recognize the 2022 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Honorees, helping us to reach our all-electric future. This prestigious recognition is given to engineers who demonstrate achievement, leadership and impact on their companies and industries.
2022 BEYA Science Spectrum Trailblazers
The Science Spectrum Trailblazers award recognizes recipients who are actively creating new paths for others in science, research technology and development.
Carmella N. Bond-Weeks
Global Manufacturing Systems Coordinator (Manufacturing)
Aaron K. Dunlap
ME Staff Engineer – Plant Floor Systems & Data Analytics (Manufacturing)
Eric W. Todd
Technical Lead Engineer (Global Product Development)
Stephen Pace, PhD
Software Development (Information Technology)
2022 BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders
The Modern-Day Technology Leaders award recognizes bright women and men who are shaping the future of engineering, science and technology.
Bryson Bailey
Software Developer (Information Technology)
Taylor J. Fanner
Stamping Planner and Engineer (Manufacturing)
Jarvis Freeman
Flex Fab – Body/AVD, Advanced Manufacturing (Product Application Engineering)
Tamara A. Harris
Quality Engineering Manager (Quality)
Jeanne D. Henderson
SW Sr. Contract Domain Expert, Supplier Strategy (Alliance Vanguard)
Christopher L. Nelson
Shift Leader (Manufacturing)
Clint A. Toyer
Side Closures Technical Lead (Global Product Development)
Wallace Hill IV
Material Flow Coordinator – Packaging Engineer (Manufacturing)
Theojuana M. Tullos
Technical Lead – Seat Electrical Integration (Global Product Development)
George Wade III
Engineering Group Manager – Seating Rear Seat Structures (Global Product Development)
Shanika R. Word
Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)
2021 BEYA Award Honorees
Gerald Johnson
Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing
Black Engineer of the Year 2021
Eric Cunningham
Vice President of Electric Vehicles Center of Expertise
BEYA Technical Sales and Marketing Award 2021
Charles Muse
Assistant Program Engineering Manager, Cruise Origin
BEYA Most Promising Engineer Award 2021
“We need to continue to build the ranks of those who advocate for children of color to get opportunities in STEM-based curriculum.”
- GERALD JOHNSON // Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing
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