John Deere has earned distinction as Company of the Year from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. The award, presented at the SHPE National Conference, recognizes outstanding support for SHPE and its programs, including Deere & Co.’s commitment to empower students, including Hispanics, through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Deere employees support SHPE through local, regional and national leadership in the organization and helped establish the Eastern Iowa SHPE Professional Chapter. The equipment manufacturer also has its own SHPE organization within the company that provides opportunities for employees to focus on professional development.