Edward “Ed” Halloran, a Langley resident, received the 2015 Award of Merit from SME (formerly the Society of Manufacturing Engineers), according to a recent press release.

Halloran, also a Port of South Whidbey Commissioner, is being recognized due to his dedication to promoting specific manufacturing technologies and for his work mentoring and interacting with young people to educate them as to the importance of manufacturing and related careers, according to the release.

SME is a non-profit organization which “connects all those who are passionate about making things that improve our world,” according to the release.

SME selected five members to receive the award. SME President Wayne F. Frost said of the volunteers, “Their dedication to SME is unparalleled and illustrates how our members help set SME apart from other organizations.”

The other four recipients were Louis Dorworth of Reno, Nev.; You-Min Huang of Taipei, Taiwan; Don Patz of Seminole, Fla.; and Jerry Walters of Franklin, Tenn.

Halloran is the president and owner of HALCO Management Systems. He retired from the Northrop Grumman Corporation after working for over 45 years in professional manufacturing leadership.