AFMC recognizes 2019 Small Business annual award winners Published Feb. 25, 2020 By Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) -- Air Force Materiel Command has announced the 2019 AFMC Small Business annual award winners. All of the winners and nominees evidenced a strong commitment to achieving mission needs with innovative small business solutions.The award categories and winners are:Market Research Award: Try-Decide-Buy Team, Human Systems Program Office, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OhioOutstanding Contribution to Small Business Specialty Programs: Dayton Pitch Day Team, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (multiple offices)Special Achievement, Small Business Champion: Timothy Palen, Rocket Propulsion Support Branch, Air Force Test Center, Edwards AFB, CaliforniaSpecial Achievement, Small Business Specialist: Angela Harris, Small Business Programs Office, Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker AFB, OklahomaOutstanding Small Business Director Award: Jeffrey Emmons, Small Business Programs Office, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioSmall Business Team Award: Small Business Programs Office, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioPalen, Harris and Emmons will move on to compete at the Air Force level in their respective categories. The Outstanding Small Business Director and Team Award categories will also represent the command at the Air Force level.