| The Bernd Group receives Pratt & Whitney’s 2007 Minority Supplier Excellence Award for exemplary performance, customer service and overall partnering with P&W and its business units. |
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Ms. Pilar Bernd
President, The Bernd Group
1251 Pinehurst Rd.
Dunedin, FL 34698
March 11, 2008
Re: Pratt & Whitney Minority Supplier of the Year Award
Dear Ms. Pilar Bernd:
On behalf of Pratt & Whitney’s Supplier Diversity Council, Congratulations!
The Bernd Group has been selected as recipient of Pratt & Whitney’s 2007 Minority Supplier Excellence Award for exemplary performance, customer service and overall partnering with P&W and its business units. Your company was selected from companies nominated by P&W business units. |
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| The Bernd Group received Small Business Champion Award from the SBDC. | 
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Lockheed Martin Corporation Awards to The Bernd Group
2003 Lockheed Missile and Fire Control: “Small Business of the Year”
2001 Lockheed Martin: “Small Women-Owned Business of the Year”
2000 Lockheed Martin: “Small Disadvantaged Business of the Year”
1997 Lockheed Martin: “Woman Owned, Small Business of the Year”
1996 Lockheed Martin: “Woman Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business of the Year”
1992 Lockheed Martin: “Small Women-Owned Business of the Year”
1991 Lockheed Martin: “Small Women-Owned Business of the Year” |
Honeywell Awards to The Bernd Group
2000 Honeywell: “Supplier of the Year”
1997 Honeywell: “Supplier of the Year”
1996 Honeywell: “Supplier of the Year” |
United Technologies Corp. Awards to The Bernd Group
2004 Pratt & Whitney: “Award of Appreciation for F 119 Engine Program
“In appreciation for the outstanding contributions...”
2003 Pratt & Whitney: Plaque of Appreciation for F 135 Propulsion System
project, The Bernd Group was part of “efforts of unparalleled team”
2002 United Technologies Corporation: “MBE Supplier Excellence, In recognition of its commitment to innovation, quality & superior customer service.”
2001 United Technologies Research Center: “Supplier of the Year”
2000 United Space Alliance: “Women-Owned Small Business of the Year”
2000 Pratt & Whitney Connecticut: “Supplier of the Year”
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"The Bernd Group's performance
has consistently been rated as excellent."
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United Space Alliance Award to The Bernd Group
2000 United Space Alliance: “Women-Owned Small Business of the Year”
“Winner in the Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year category was the Bernd Group of Tampa. The Bernd Group business base supports primarily aerospace and defense markets and has been a supplier to the Space Shuttle program since the company’s founding in 1990. The company, which has 20 employees, was recently recognized by Florida Governor, Jeb Bush, for being in the Top 500 Hispanic Businesses in the nation.
“During their four-year span of service to USA, the Bernd Group’s performance has consistently been rated as excellent while providing maintenance, repair and operating supplies, shop equipment and industrial supplies.” the citation said.
“…… judged the best among more than 4,000 suppliers in the Space Shuttle program.” said USA Vice President and Deputy Program Manager Bill Pickavance. “They exemplify the spirit that has made the Space Shuttle such a success and the International Space Station a reality.”
Quote from USA Update of January/February 2001 |
United Technologies Corporation Award to Bernd Group
1999 Pratt & Whitney Large Military Engines/Liquid Space Propulsion:
“Supplier of the Year”
“The Bernd Group [continuously] demonstrates a teaming effort in providing an outstanding level of customer service in support of critical Pratt & Whitney general procurement requirements. The dedication and attention to detail demonstrated by Pilar Bernd and her entire staff has enabled P&W to meet commitments to both our internal and external customers. This award recognizes the significance of your efforts to remain “focused” on providing outstanding customer service to Pratt & Whitney LME/LSP.”
Today’s business environment demands a commitment to excellence. Our continued partnership with suppliers of your caliber will enable Pratt & Whitney LME/LSP to continue as the finest manufacturer of propulsion systems in the world. We wish to thank you and your dedicated employees for supporting us in achieving our objectives.”
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United Technologies Corporation awards to The Bernd Group
1999 Pratt & Whitney Florida “Supplier of the Month of May 1999”
1999 Pratt & Whitney Material Procurement “Supplier of the Month, April 1999” |
SKANSKA Award to The Bernd Group
December 2, 2004
“Partnering to Provide World Class Construction Service”
“For construction services provided on the Tampa International Airport Outbound Baggage Handling System and Security Enhancement Project.” |
2006 Hispanic Business magazine The Bernd Group is listed as one of the “500 Largest Hispanic Owned Businesses”.
2002, March 29th issue “Tampa Bay Business Journal” The Bernd Group is listed as one of the
TOP 50 Minority Owned Businesses.
1999 June issue “Working Woman” Magazine
The Bernd Group is listed as one of the “Top 500 Woman Owned Businesses”.
1998 “Hispanic Business” Magazine
The Bernd Group is listed as one of the “500 Largest Hispanic Owned Businesses”.
1998 “Tampa Bay Business Journal” Award for “Outstanding Achievements in Business”
1998, July 27th issue “Tampa Bay Business Journal”
The Bernd Group is listed as one of the TOP 25 Women Owned Businesses
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U.S. Small Business Administration’s “Administrator’s Award for Excellence”
“In recognition of outstanding contribution and service to the nation by a
small business in satisfying the needs of the Federal procurement systems.”
2003
2002
2001
2000
1998
1996
1993 |
U.S. Small Business Administration’s
“1996 National Minority Distributor-Supplier of the Year” |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
“1995 Florida Blue Chip Enterprise Award” |
National Minority Supplier Development Council [NMSDC] of Florida
MBE of the Year 2001
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" " " " 1993
" " " " 1992 |
National Minority Supplier Development Council [NMSDC]
Supplier of the Year, 1992 Regional Award, Class III |
Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, 2004
“Made in Pinellas” Award for dedicated service to the citizens and economy of Pinellas county” |
Tampa Electric
“Minority Business Suppliers” Award
1994
1993
1992 |
Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce
“1993 Small Business of the Year” |
State of Florida
“1992 Small Business of the Year”
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