COVER STORY SAE RECOGNITION DAY 2021 SAE International's 50,000+ volunteers do not spend hour upon hour in selfless service to the organization for the glory. But the organization feels it is appropriate to acknowledge their efforts. Acknowledgement is expressed in several ways over the course of any given year. One of those ways is what has come to be known as SAE Recognition Day. This year it falls on June 28. " Actually, it can be thought of as SAE Recognition Month because activities will take place throughout June, culminating on June 28, " said Nicole Iorfido, who as SAE's 8 June 2021 The engine of success for the organization is the hearts of its members and volunteers. Community Engagement Manager puts SAE Recognition Day together. For example, volunteers responding to a question posted in Member Connection will be entered into a weekly Friday drawing for a set of Apple air pods and an SAE backpack. A grand prize that includes an Apple Watch and a men's or women's golf set will be raffled off on June 28. " We understand the importance of recognizing our volunteers for their dedication to the success of our organization, " Iorfido said. " Their time, knowledge, and passion for the betterment UPDATE