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John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Awards

Once a year, MMA recognizes manufacturing executives who have displayed exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial ability and service to their communities.

2010 MMA Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Awards
Deadline: March 31
• Online nomination
• Print nomination
(View sample)

Too often, people underestimate or discount the positive contributions manufacturers make to their communities. Contributions like job creation, advanced training for employees, donations to state and local philanthropies, personal involvement in schools, clubs and professional groups and investments of time and energy in the government process all mean an improved quality of life for Michigan citizens.

Consider nominating an industry leader for the John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award program this year and help bring attention to the positive impact our industry has on Michigan every day. The Awards program is easy to enter and there is no fee.

Each year, a panel of judges chooses manufacturers for recognition who have made significant contributions — like those noted — to their communities.

The recipients will be presented their awards at the MMA CEO Forum in Lansing on 5/11/10 before industry peers and business leaders. Awardees will also be recognized in the May/June 2010 issue of Insight magazine and in statewide media outlets.

The 2010 deadline for nominations, print [pdf file] or online, is 3/31/10. A sample nomination [pdf file] is available to help those new to the nomination process.

Contact Amy Shaw, at 800-253-9039 ext. 513 or 517-487-8513, for more information.

Past Award Recipients

2009	Jim Zawacki, GR Spring and Stamping Company	1994	John Rock, Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
2008	Dr. Stephanie A. Burns, Dow Corning Corporation (large tier) Terry Duperon, Duperon Corporation (small tier)	1993	Robert L. Hetzler, Monitor Sugar Company
2007	John Sztykiel and Richard Schalter, Spartan Motors, Inc. (large tier) Robert Roth, RoMan Manufacturing, Inc. (small tier)	1992	Denis C. Smith, Himont Advanced Materials
2006	William Young, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (large tier) Bruce Schafer, Rexair, LLC (small tier)	1991	Carlton and Michael Guthrie, Trumark, Inc.
2005	Philip Spender, AutoAlliance International, Inc. (large tier) Sten Sjoberg, Gestamp HardTech U.S., Inc. (small tier)	1990	Frank Popoff, The Dow Chemical Company
2004	Facundo Bravo, Uni Boring Co., Inc. (large tier) Jay Dunwell, Wolverine Coil Spring Co. (small tier)	1988	Robert D. Tuttle, SPX Corporation
2003	Randy Rudisill, Asahi THERMOFIL, Inc. (large tier) Frank Venegas, Jr., The Ideal Group (small tier)	1987	Herbert S. Amster-Irwin, Magnetic Systems, Inc.
2002	Laurie Moncrieff, Schmald Tool & Die, Inc.	1986	Heinz Prechter, ASC, Inc.
2001	Brian Larche, Engineered Machined Products, Inc.	1985	Russell Nagel, Westinghouse Furniture Systems
2000	David Linsdeau, Stylecraft Products, Inc.	1984	John F. Northway, Owosso Corporation
1999	Donald W. Nugent, Graceland Fruit, Inc.	1983	Carl G. Smith, Gerber Products Company
1998	Fred P. Keller, Cascade Engineering, Inc.	1982	Paul Jackson, Durametallic Corporation Thomas Russell, Federal Mogul Corporation
1997	Richard E. Dauch, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.	1981	Walter Patenge, Wohlert Corporation
1995	G. W. Haworth, Haworth, Inc.

Michigan Manufacturing Week

May 9-15, 2010

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