LORD Corporation announced Hannah Kirby, senior quality engineer in aerospace production, was presented the Rising Star Award from the Pennsylvania Commission for Women at the inaugural Hannah Penn Leadership Awards program. This award recognizes an emerging female leader who embodies the spirit of the Hannah Penn Leadership Awards.
Kirby joined LORD in 2010 and is responsible for providing technical expertise in the area of  manufacturing and production processes. Kirby develops, implements and maintains prevention-oriented quality and inspection systems for aerospace products. She also identifies and leads ongoing improvement efforts through team-based activities, individual improvement initiatives and application of current and emerging quality principles and tools.
The Hannah Penn Leadership Awards recognize Pennsylvania women who have been outstanding mentors and role models through their leadership, service and commitment to empowering women and girls in three award categories: Business Leadership; Civic and Volunteer Leadership; and Rising Star. The awards are presented by the Pennsylvania Commission for Women, whose mission is to identify and advance the diverse needs and interests of Pennsylvania’s women and girls to inform, educate and advocate, and to provide opportunities to empower women and girls to reach their highest potential.