SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Troy Hopkins as recipient of the fourth annual PCEA Membership Award. The announcement was made at the PCEA annual meeting in conjunction with the PCB West conference and exhibition.

For the past three years, Hopkins has chaired the PCEA Conferences Committee. The committee is responsible for developing the technical conference programs for PCB East and PCB West. During that time, Hopkins has led the review of more than 400 abstract submissions, and developed more than 600 hours of programming for event attendees.

“Troy Hopkins has demonstrated poise and vision in heading the Conferences Committee,” said Stephen Chavez, chairman, PCEA, in announcing the award. “His organization and commitment have helped ensure the committee stays focused and up to date with the meeting the industry’s training needs. It gives me great pleasure to recognize him with the PCEA Membership Award.”