Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2024
Registration Open
The Manufacturing Excellence Awards are celebrated during a prestigious evening of celebration and recognition that shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that shape our economy and improve our daily lives. Register today for the 2024 Manufacturing Excellence Awards on Wednesday, November 6, 2026 at The Lansing Center.
Pricing & Details
Date, Location and Time
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- The Lansing Center
333 E Michigan Ave,
Lansing
Pricing
- $275/person for individual attendees
- $2,100 for a table of eight
Attire is Formal
The attire for this event is black-tie preferred. We find that men typically wear a nice suit or tux and women wear mostly floor length dresses.
Program
- 4:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour
- 5:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony
- After Glow Reception to follow
After Glow
Continue the celebration at the Manufacturig Excellence Awards After Glow. We will enjoy for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with a more relaxed opportunity to mingle with Award winners, event sponsors, MMA staff and manufacturing supporters.
2024 Winners and Finalists
The winners of the 2024 Manufacturing Excellence Awards for individuals and programs are:
John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year – Large Tier
John Macchia, Jr. • Advance Turning and Manufacturing (Jackson)
John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year – Small Tier
Nathan Cox • Cox Machine LLC (Traverse City)
Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award
Dan Dralle • D&JD Partners (Saginaw)
Manufacturing Woman of the Year
Jill Dralle • Nexteer Automotive (Saginaw)
Manufacturing Talent Champion
Christine Sermak • Total Security Solutions (Fowlerville)
Export of the Year
Biodapt® • Gantec, Inc. (Midland)
Manufacturing Emerging Leader
Charles Washburn • Landscape Forms (Kalamazoo)
Panels of judges selected the following companies as top three finalists based on the content and quality of nominations submitted by their peers:
Manufacturing Innovation Excellence
- Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing (Alma)
- Detect-It LLC (Oak Park)
- GTF Technologies (Ada)
Manufacturing Community Impact
- Armor Protective Packaging (Howell)
- Fullerton Tool Company (Saginaw)
- MidWest Enterprises for the Blind (Kalamazoo)
Manufacturing Sustainability powered by Consumers Energy
- Dunamis Charge Inc. (Detroit)
- Gerdau Special Steel North America (Jackson)
- Holcim (Alpena)
Thousands of votes were cast by the people of Michigan in two rounds of voting to select the Top 3 finalists in the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan powered by Endeavor IT competition:
Coolest Thing Made in Michigan
- ACOG • Trijicon, Inc. (Wixom)
- CPC24 Cocktail Prep Cooler • Glastender Inc. (Saginaw)
- Skilcraft Platinum Six-Foot Bi-Fold Folding Table • MidWest Enterprises for the Blind (Kalamazoo)
2024 Sponsorship
Support manufacturing growth and innovation with sponsorship and engagement opportunities available throughout the year. Develop a comprehensive plan to build your brand, solidify your image and increase your engagement with Michigan manufacturers. Work with MMA’s team to build a package with multiple event sponsorship, thought leadership and advertising opportunities available. Contact MMA’s Ashley Wakefield to build your brand strategy.
Contact for Sponsorship
Ashley Wakefield
Director of Membership, Marketing & Events
Call 517-487-8523
E-mail wakefield@mimfg.org
Contact for Registration
Elizabeth Maciejewski
Membership & Events Coordinator
Call 517-487-8542
E-mail maciejewski@mimfg.org