| 2021 |
Magna International of America, Inc. (large tier) |
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Brent Hardman, Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing LLC (small tier) |
| 2020 |
Landscape Forms, Inc.(large tier) |
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DeWys Manufacturing Inc. (small tier) |
| 2019 |
Jim Wolf , Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing, Inc. (large tier) |
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John Sammut, Firstronic LLC (small tier) |
| 2018 |
Eagle Alloy (large tier) |
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Jim Richards, Total Security Solutions (small tier) |
| 2017 |
Phil Sponsler, Orbitform LLC |
| 2016 |
James W. Shoemaker Jr., Morbark LLC (large tier) |
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Ronald E. Geisman, Lomar Machine and Tool Company (small tier) |
| 2015 |
David A. Maurer, Humphrey Products Co. (large tier) |
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Valiena A. Allison, Experi-Metal Inc. (small tier) |
| 2014 |
Jack Finlayson, Gerdau Special Steel North America (large tier) |
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Patrick Curry, Fullerton Tool Company (small tier) |
| 2013 |
John C. Kennedy, Autocam Corporation (large tier) |
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Jonathon DeWys, DeWys Manufacturing (small tier) |
| 2012 |
Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group LLC (large tier) |
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Al & Beth Thieme, Amigo Mobility International (small tier) |
| 2011 |
Jason Forcier, A123 Systems (large tier) |
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Jeff Metts, Dowding Industries (small tier) |
| 2010 |
William Demmer, Demmer Corporation (large tier) |
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Edward Walker, W Industries (small tier) |
| 2009 |
Jim Zawacki, GR Spring and Stamping Company |
| 2008 |
Dr. Stephanie A. Burns, Dow Corning Corporation (large tier) |
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Terry Duperon, Duperon Corporation (small tier) |
| 2007 |
John Sztykiel and Rich Schalter, Spartan Motors, Inc. and Spartan Chassis (large tier) |
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Bob Roth, RoMan Manufacturing, Inc. (small tier) |
| 2006 |
William C. Young, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (large tier) |
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Bruce Schafer, Rexair, Inc. (small tier) |
| 2005 |
Philip Spender, AutoAlliance International, Inc. (large tier) |
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Sten Sjoberg, Gestamp HardTech U.S., Inc. (small tier) |
| 2004 |
Facundo Bravo, Uni Boring Co., Inc. (large tier) |
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Jay Dunwell, Wolverine Coil Spring Co (small tier) |
| 2003 |
Randy Rudisill, Asahi THERMOFIL, Inc. (large tier) |
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Frank Venegas, Jr., The Ideal Group (small tier) |
| 2002 |
Laurie Moncrieff, Schmald Tool & Die, Inc. |
| 2001 |
Brian Larche, Engineered Machined Products, Inc. |
| 2000 |
David Linsdeau, Stylecraft Products, Inc. |
| 1999 |
Donald W. Nugent, Graceland Fruit, Inc. |
| 1998 |
Fred P. Keller, Cascade Engineering, Inc. |
| 1997 |
Richard E. Dauch, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. |
| 1995 |
G. W. Haworth, Haworth, Inc. |
| 1994 |
John Rock, Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corp. |
| 1993 |
Robert L. Hetzler, Monitor Sugar Company |
| 1992 |
Denis C. Smith, Himont Advanced Materials |
| 1991 |
Carlton and Michael Guthrie, Trumark, Inc. |
| 1990 |
Frank Popoff, The Dow Chemical Company |
| 1988 |
Robert D. Tuttle, SPX Corporation |
| 1987 |
Herbert S. Amster-Irwin, Magnetic Systems, Inc. |
| 1986 |
Heinz Prechter, ASC, Inc. |
| 1985 |
Russell Nagel, Westinghouse Furniture Systems |
| 1984 |
John F. Northway, Owosso Corporation |
| 1983 |
Carl G. Smith, Gerber Products Company |
| 1982 |
Paul Jackson, Durametallic Corporation |
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Thomas Russell, Federal Mogul Corporation |
| 1981 |
Walter Patenge, Wohlert Corporation |