Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2024
Thank You!
The well-attended 2024 Manufacturing Excellence Awards was held Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at The Lansing Center. This prestigious evening of celebration and recognition shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that shape our economy and improve our daily lives.
Check out the highlights in the Nov/Dec 2024 issue of MiMfg Magazine.
It’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards — nominations open Spring 2025. Check out the award categories.
Save the date 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards gala on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at The Lansing Center.
2024 Winners
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)
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ACOG • Trijicon Inc. (Wixom)
Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award
Dan Dralle • D&JD Partners (Saginaw)
Manufacturing Innovation Excellence
GTF Technologies (Ada)
Manufacturing Talent Champion
Christine Sermak • Total Security Solutions (Fowlerville)
Manufacturing Woman of the Year
Jill Dralle • Nexteer Automotive (Saginaw)
Manufacturing Community Impact
Fullerton Tool Company (Saginaw)
Export of the Year
Biodapt® • Gantec, Inc. (Midland)
Manufacturing Sustainability powered by Consumers Energy
Holcim (Alpena)
Manufacturing Emerging Leader
Charles Washburn • Landscape Forms (Kalamazoo)
Sponsorship
Planning is already underway for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. Contact MMA’s Ashley Wakefield, at wakefield@mimfg.org or 517-487-8523, to discuss available opportunities.
2024 Event Sponsors
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