Manufacturer of the Year

The Manufacturer of the Year Awards, the Arizona Manufacturers Council’s (AMC) signature event, is a statewide competition open to all Arizona manufacturers. The event serves to bring attention to Arizona’s manufacturing community and the contributions its members make to the state both economically and socially. 
 
At our awards banquet on Friday, May 29th, 2009, the Arizona Manufacturers Council honored PING as Manufacturer of the Year and Universal Avionics as Outstanding Small Manufacturer.
 
The event drew over 170 attendees and featured keynote speaker U.S. Representative Trent Franks (CD-2).  Congressman Franks discussed the importance of low taxes and free enterprise to the U.S. economy.  Guests were also treated to video presentations of our award winners.  John K. Solheim, Vice President of Engineering, accepted the Manufacturer of the Year Award on behalf of PING.  Steve Pagnucco, General Manager - Manufacturing Division, accepted the Oustanding Small Manufacturer Award on behalf of Universal Avionics.  The Arizona Manufacturers Council also recognized Sen. Chuck Gray and Rep. Michelle Reagan for their efforts to make Arizona a friendly place for manufacturing.
 
Congratulations to all of our winners and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!
  
VIDEO PRESENTATIONS

 
HISTORICAL WINNERS
2008 - Intel Corporation (Manufacturer of the Year), Southwest Windpower (Outstanding Small Manufacturer)
 
 
AWARD CATEGORIES
Outstanding Small Manufacturer – Under 500 employees
Manufacturer of the Year – Over 500 employees
 
TIMELINE
Nomination Forms Available - January - March
Submissions Due - March 2010
Entries Judged - March 2010
Award Notification - April 2010
Award Banquet - May 2010
 
Please visit our website again to apply for Manufacturer of the Year!
 
Should you have any questions, please contact Hieu Tran, Director of AMC Programs and Events, at htran@azchamber.com or 602-248-9172 ext 117.