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Part of changing the general perception of manufacturing is by celebrating the many — industry leaders, policymakers, educators and manufacturing supporters — and honoring the contributions they make to the industry.

2020 MFG Excellence Award Nominations Open Are Open!

Follow the links below to nominate by Friday, 8/21/20.

Celebrate your business, your team and your industry by nominating deserving leaders, one-of-a-kind companies and amazing products for the 2020 MFG Excellence Awards. Check out the 2020 Awards pamphlet for details and meet previous Award winners on the Spotlights page.

“Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” People’s Choice Award

Highlights the coolest product manufacturered in Michigan.
Anyone can nominate their favorite Michigan-made product.
Once nominations are in, a people’s choice vote determines the Top 10 coolest products. Round two voting has Michigan-made products competing for the title of “Coolest” until a final winner is determined. The winning company is announced live on-stage at the MFG Excellence Awards this fall.
Nominate at coolestthing.mimfg.org

John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year

Honors the important, positive and tangible contributions individual manufacturers make to their employees, customers and communities.
Large tier is open to an individual or company. Small-tier is awarded to an individual.
Presented at MFG Excellence Awards this fall.
- Large tier — Nominate online.
- Small tier — Nominate online.
See past winners.

MFG Woman of the Year

Honors the roles women play in manufacturing, her significant achievements in the industry and positives impacts within her company and community.
Awarded to an individual woman at any level of manufacturing.
Presented at MFG Excellence Awards this fall.
Nominate online.

MFG Emerging Leader

Awarded for exceptional contributions to the industry and the potential for future accomplishments within Michigan manufacturing [less than 10 years in industry].
Presented at MFG Excellence Awards this fall.
Nominate online.

MFG Talent Champion

Recognizes an individual who works to bring focus to the critical need of attracting Michigan’s next generation workforce to manufacturing’s variety of career options.
Awarded to an individual.
Presented at MFG Excellence Awards this fall.
Nominate online.

MFG Innovation Excellence

Showcases a company that not only has brought an innovative concept to market, but has developed and maintained a culture focused on engaging the workforce to bring new ideas to life.
Awarded to a company.
Presented at MFG Excellence Awards this fall.
Nominate online.

MFG Community Impact

Recognizes a manufacturing company that has shown exemplary leadership in serving its community or state, and is an example of the involved and giving nature of manufacturers.
Awarded to a company.
Presented at MFG Excellence Awards this fall.
Nominate online.

MFG Lifetime Achievement

Honors an individual who has excelled in the industry and inspires their peers, emerging leaders, lawmakers and educators to strive to make significant contributions to their company, industry and community.
Presented at MFG Excellence Awards this fall.
Nominate online.

Legislator of the Year

Recognizes state policymakers who have provided essential leadership in regard to manufacturing issues over his or her career.
Awarded to an individual.
Presented at the Legislative Reception in September.
Selection by MMA-appointed committee.
See past winners.

Contact Sarah Martin

Event Coordinator
Call 517-487-8521
E-mail martin@mimfg.org