Nominations Open June 14 – August 20 • Nominate Online at mimfg.org Nominate Outstanding Leaders
MMA is working to highlight manufacturing leaders and the roles they play in their communities, state, and nation. Help us recognize the sacrifice and hard work of your outstanding leaders by nominating them for the 2021 MFG Excellence Awards.
Nominate an outstanding individual at mimfg.org for:
John G. Thodis Michigan
Manufacturer 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 an individual or company in the large tier category (more than 200 employees). Nominate online.
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. Nominate online.
MFG Woman of the Year
Honors the roles women play in manufacturing, significant achievements in the industry, and positive impacts within the company and community. Nominate online.
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. Nominate online.
MFG Talent Champion
Recognizes an individual or program that works to connect manufacturers and educators to create a winning talent program. Nominate online.
Self-nominations are encouraged for all categories.
Nominations close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 8/20/21.
What’s Your Favorite Michigan-Made Product?
Innovation and dedication set Michigan manufacturing apart by providing solutions – from household staples to life-improving machinery. Nominate your favorite Michigan-made product for the 2021 “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” People’s Choice Award at coolestthing.mimfg.org!






