U.S. Steel's John Surma Awarded 2006 Gary Memorial Medal at AISI General Meeting

AISI recently announced that John Surma is the 2006 recipient of the Gary Memorial Medal. Surma, former AISI chairman, and chairman and CEO of United States Steel Corporation, was honored at the AISI General Meeting in Boca Raton, Fla. held May 7-9, 2006.

In presenting the award, AISI Chairman and President and CEO of Mittal Steel USA Lou Schorsch commented that he was impressed with Surma's leadership on many fronts, including his role in helping to reposition the image of the North American steel industry and his ability to lead in a collaborative manner that achieves greater impact for the industry.

"John's leadership was tireless in speaking out to policymakers on the critical need to strictly enforce our trade laws and address foreign government steel subsidies that are detrimental to the ability for free and fair trade to flourish," AISI president and CEO Andrew G. Sharkey, III said.

The medal's inscription reads: "In recognition of his outstanding leadership and achievement in a vibrant, global steel industry; Of his tireless efforts to improve investor, media and governmental understanding of the new North American steel industry; Of his commitment to fair trade, attracting new talent to the industry and building a strong, effective AISI."

Established in 1927, the Gary Medal is named for Judge Elbert H. Gary, the first president of AISI. The medal recognizes an individual for his or her remarkable lifelong contributions to the North American steel industry. For more information, contact Elizabeth Vago.