On June 20th, the IMA along with our friends at IMEC Illinois held our inaugural Hall of Fame and Manufacturing Excellence Awards Luncheon, with 17 people, products and companies inducted into the first class of the IMA Manufacturing Hall of Fame! In this edition of the IMA's Makers Minute, we’re highlighting those who have made an impact in Illinois manufacturing.
Congratulations again to all of the Manufacturing Excellence award winners and the IMA Hall of Fame Class of 2024!
On June 20th, the IMA along with iMac Hiller inaugural Hall of Fame and Manufacturing Excellence Awards luncheon with 17 people, products and companies inducted into the first class of the IMA Manufacturing Hall of Fame and this makers Midnite. We'll highlight those that have made a difference in Illinois manufacturing. This is a full circle moment to have been a part of this team and to have been part of just manufacturing in Illinois. It's just. I have no words for it. We can inspire other people to do what some of us claim you guys claim we've done. Then it's all worth it because that's what we're all about. Trying to get Illinois to get on board. To create businesses, to grow businesses and help our economy. This is really an honor to be a part of this class. I mean, the the Wrigley Company, you have Abraham Lincoln, this is a wonderful group to be part of. And again, a sailor would never have imagined in his wildest dreams that he would be part of something like this. But it's just another testament that just staying true to your dreams, true to your goals and when you take care of the people around you and. You have good character, you can get anywhere. Congratulations to IMA Hall of Fame class of 2024. In addition to the Hall of Fame, Manufacturing Excellence Awards were given an 8 categories of Community Impact, Economic Development, Education, Operational Excellence, innovation, safety, sustainability, and Workforce. Congratulations to the 2024 Manufacturing Excellence Awards winner. We look forward to growing the Hall of Fame for years to come. This has been your makers minute.
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The 2024 Class of our inaugural Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame includes some incredible leaders in the industry. Founder of Azteca Foods, Inc, Art Velasquez and several business partners created an international food manufacturing company fueled by a passion to bring traditional, quality Mexican food to a wider group of consumers. Learn more about his incredible story!
Congratulations to this year’s award winners and Hall of Famers!