The Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame seeks to recognize women who have made, or are making, renowned contributions to the manufacturing industry regarding efforts to support, promote and inspire women in manufacturing. Nominees should currently have (or had, if retired) an established, long-standing career in industry and well documented efforts in support, promoting, and inspiring women in manufacturing.

Since its inception in 2020, 37 trailblazing women in manufacturing have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Inductees will be recognized at an Induction Ceremony & Gala on September 26, 2023, in San Diego, CA during the WiM SUMMIT.

Inductee Criteria:

1. 20+ years of manufacturing industry experience with a portion of that being in an executive or leadership role
2. Demonstrated advocacy of women’s advancement within their company, industry and/or community
3. Has been a spokesperson for manufacturing and the opportunities available for women in the industry
4. Displayed history of participation in activities that inspire future women in manufacturing through one or more of the following opportunities: mentoring, panel participation, speaking engagements, and participation in women’s organizations

Nomination Selection Process:

The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation will be accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame beginning on December 15, 2022, through 11:59 pm on June 15, 2023. Once nominations are closed, each submission is closely evaluated by a selection panel which includes industry leaders who also serve on the Foundation’s Executive Committee. Inductees as well as their nominators will be notified in July 2023 following the selection process. 

*Please note: One candidate per company will be selected. With this in mind, we strongly recommend each company arrive at one nomination for submission.

Read on for more information about the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame Criteria and Selection Process and see how inductees are selected.

Inductee Recognition:

Inductees of the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame are recognized in a variety of ways, including via the channels and opportunities listed below.

• Recognition during the Ceremony & Gala on September 26, 2023, in San Diego, CA taking place during the WiM SUMMIT
• Inclusion in nationally distributed press release celebrating the 2023 inductees
• Year-round recognition in virtual Hall of Fame  
• Custom-made award to celebrate this special achievement presented during the Ceremony & Gala
• Inclusion in listing of inductees in the  Hall of Fame event program

Additional recognition opportunities are available for purchase, including:

• Official WiM Hall of Fame Inductee plaque
• Opportunity for Inductee to give 5-minute address at 2024 Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony & Gala
• 4 complimentary registrations to the 2024 Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony & Gala
• Congratulatory ad in the Hall of Fame program
• Award winner logo custom-made for website and e-mail signature
• Access and ability to customized WiM media PR kit to announce honor to press outlets
• Framed certificate of award

For questions regarding the Hall of Fame, please contact Gretchen Moore at gmoore@womeninmfg.org.  

Interested in sponsoring the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala?
Contact Gretchen Moore at gmoore@womeninmfg.org.