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Women MAKE America Champion Award

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Overview

Women MAKE America Champion Award

Overview: A prestigious honor recognizing a transformative executive leader (of any gender) who has made extraordinary contributions to advancing women in manufacturing. Part of the Women MAKE America initiative.

Purpose:

  • To recognize leaders who champion advancing women in manufacturing

  • To celebrate those who drive supportive policies and organizational culture

  • To honor mentors, sponsors, and role models for women in industry

  • To strengthen resilience and competitiveness of manufacturing sector

    • Focus Areas:

  • Innovation: Driving new approaches to workplace culture and advancement

  • Mentorship: Developing women leaders at all levels

  • Community Engagement: Contributing to industry-wide cultural change

  • Empowerment: Creating environments where women excel and lead

  • Policy Leadership: Establishing supportive workplace policies

    • Award Recipient Profile:

  • Transformative executive leader

  • Demonstrated extraordinary contributions to advancing women

  • Fostered more competitive and dynamic industry through women's advancement

  • Served as ally, mentor, sponsor, and role model

  • Driven cultural change within organizations and across industry

    • Industry Context:

  • Manufacturing industry critical talent challenge: 400,000+ monthly job openings

  • 3.8 million positions need filling by 2033

  • Women comprise <30% of manufacturing roles but ~50% of overall workforce

  • Strong leadership allies are pivotal in reshaping workplace cultures and driving supportive policies

  • Research shows women in manufacturing thrive with access to role models, networks, and supportive communities

    • Recognition: Part of Women MAKE America awards and events; honored alongside other Women MAKE Award recipients

    Selection Process: Nominees selected for their dedication to positive workplace culture and innovation that strengthens manufacturing sector

    Contact: The Manufacturing Institute, [email protected], (202) 637-3426

    Website: themanufacturinginstitute.org/champion-award-nominations-guide/

    How to Apply

    Nomination Process

    1. Nomination Method: Submit nomination through Manufacturing Institute Champion Award Nomination Guide
    2. Nominator Eligibility: Any colleague or industry peer can nominate
    3. Nomination Content Required:
    - Identification of transformative contributions to advancing women
    - Examples of innovation, mentorship, and community engagement
    - Demonstration of extraordinary impact on company and industry culture
    - Evidence of role modeling and sponsorship of women leaders

    Selection Criteria

    Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Transformative Leadership: Executive-level leader making extraordinary contributions

  • Women's Advancement: Concrete evidence of advancing women in manufacturing roles

  • Cultural Impact: Reshaping workplace cultures through supportive policies and practices

  • Mentorship & Sponsorship: Developing women leaders and creating networks

  • Innovation: Driving new approaches to women's advancement and inclusion

  • Community Contribution: Industry-wide impact beyond their own organization

    • Application Materials

    Nomination guide provided by Manufacturing Institute (document available on website)

    Timeline

    No specific deadline mentioned in materials; ongoing nomination period

    Recognition

    • Recognition as Champion Award recipient
    • Honor at Women MAKE America awards ceremony
    • Inclusion in Women MAKE America initiative materials and communications
    • National recognition through Manufacturing Institute
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