Without our sponsors the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths would not be able to mount an exhibition of the caliber of METAL Inclinations to fulfill our organization's mission. The sponsored awards helped to bring attention to outstanding achievements in the field and reward the creators of the eight winning pieces.

THE SOCIETY FOR MIDWEST METALSMITHS
Is the producer of METAL Inclinations 1 & 2. SMM is a non-profit organization. All the work on this exhibition has been accomplished by volunteers. Any profits from this exhibition will be used for scholarships to talented metalsmiths or for future exhibitions. Thr Society for Midwest Metalsmiths is providing the $2,000 first place award

HAUSER & MILLER COMPANY (MAIN SPONSOR)
Refining and fabrication of precious metals.
Hauser & Miller has helped to sponsor Society for Midwest Metalsmith's exhibitions for 15 years. Hauser & Miller is also providing the $1,000 second place award for METAL Inclinations1 & 2. Hauser & Miller has always been a good friend to fine art metalsmiths and jewelers.

RIO GRANDE JEWELRY SUPPLY
Rio Grande has provided third place gift certificates awards for METAL Inclinations Exhibitions 1 & 2.

PASTERNAK FINDINGS
Pasternak Findings has provided merit gift certificate awards for METAL Inclinations Exhibitions 1 & 2

XURON CORPORTION TOOLS
This is the first year for Xuron Corp. to support SMM with a merit award.