The Photonics 2000 Awards Ceremony

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Twenty five photonics companies and an industry leader were honored at Laurin Publishing Co.'s 2000 Photonics Awards ceremony held at the Fairmont Hotel.
The Distinction in Photonics Award was given to the individual who's achievements during the past year have contributed the most to the photonics industry.

Circle of Excellence winners receive their awards.

The 25 Circle of Excellence Awards were given to companies whose products were considered to be the most technically innovative by a panel of experts in the photonics industry.