CANTON, OH and , Principals of , were among those receiving the 2015 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Award. The awards are presented by Corporate College, a division of Cuyahoga Community College through a partnership with . The annual awards are presented to the top 50 executives and their organizations based on their positive impact to employment, business sustainability, and ability to generate new ideas and innovation.

These top executives were recognized for their ability to build and lead innovative and "smart" organizations. The presentation of the awards was made at a dinner reception in Cleveland, Ohio.

In addition, the Bartley brothers and Ohio Gratings, Inc. were awarded the Sustainability Award for 2015. This award was based on the Bartley's presentation to the judging panel on how they have created a company built to last through the innovation of new products, improved service and continued focus on being first choice organization to its employees, customers and markets.