Plaque/Industrialist of the Year, William P. Lear

Industrialist of the Year award given to William P. Lear by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1970. Engraved aluminum plate is mounted in wood panel. An eagle with "99" on a shield over its chest and a star on both sides is depicted above the text.

Text: "Society of Manufacturing Engineers / San Fernando Valley, California / Science - Technology - Industry - Education / award granted to / William P. Lear / Industrialist of the Year -- 1970."