Peng Zhishen, a deputy chief engineer at Yiyang Rubber & Plastics Machinery, was given an Excellent Economic Women award recently as part of the 2012 China Economic Person of the Year competition, arranged by the All-China Women's Federation, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and China Women’s News. The competition has been held for 10 years running and considers contributions, influence and social responsibility. It has two other awards for economic women of the year and women with great achievements in public welfare. The awards demonstrate the spirit of these women and are given great respect.