SMA was recognized as one of the best employers in Germany once again. SMA reached second place in the nationwide competition Great Place to Work^®, in the category for medium-sized companies.The German Great Place to Work Institute^® names the best employer in Germany every year. The award recognizes the credibility and fairness of management, team spirit within the company, and the employees' identification with it. In addition to an evaluation of the work carried out by human resources departments within the companies, a comprehensive, anonymous employee survey judges cooperative work, leadership, the options for further professional development, salaries, and workplace satisfaction, among other facets. The award ceremony was held in Berlin on February 24, 2010