MiMfg Magazine July 2019 | Page 19

MiMfg Magazine nominate at mimfg.org excellence AWARDS 2019 deadline August 23, 2019 @mimanufacturers mimfg.org @mimfg Award Categories John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year MFG Woman of the Year Honors the important, positive and tangible contributions individual manufacturers and companies make to their employees, customers and communities. Awarded to an individual in the small tier category (less than 200 employees) or a company in the large tier category (more than 200 employees). Honors the roles women play in manufacturing, her significant achievements in the industry and positive impacts within her company and community. MFG Community Impact Recognizes a company that has shown exemplary leadership in serving its community or state, and is an example of the involved and giving nature of manufacturers. MFG Emerging Leader Recognizes a manufacturing leader who has been involved in the industry for less than 12 years for exceptional contributions to the industry now and into the future. MFG Innovation Excellence Recognizes a company that has introduced noteworthy innovations to advance the industry and created a culture to facilitate innovation. New in 2019! MFG Talent Champion Recognizes an individual or program that works to connect manufacturers and educators to create a winning talent program. MFG Lifetime Achievement Honors an individual who has excelled in the industry and inspires peers, emerging leaders, lawmakers and educators to strive to make significant contributions to their company, industry and community. “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” Highlights the coolest product manufacturered in Michigan. To nominate: Submit a photo (including where it’s made and what it is) by sending it directly to [email protected], posting it to our Facebook page or tag us on Twitter or Instagram (see above) with #coolestmimfg . 2018 Lifetime Achievement 2018 Emerging Leader 19 2018 “Coolest Thing” Made in Michigan