A Fort Walton Beach, Fla., company is among nine named by Boeing as 2008 Suppliers of the Year. Fort Walton Machining Inc. was chosen in the diversity/veteran owned small business category. The winners are from among the company's 10,800 active suppliers worldwide. Winners were judged on quality, delivery performance, cost, environmental initiatives, customer service and technical expertise. (Source: Boeing, 04/06/09)