Manufacturing Institute Honors Female Leaders with STEP Ahead Awards
WASHINGTON — The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, recently announced the recipients of the 2021 STEP (science, technology, engineering and production) Ahead Awards. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers across all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite. On Nov. 4, the Manufacturing Institute will recognize 130 award recipients at an in-person reception and gala in Washington.
“Women in manufacturing proved themselves time and time again during the pandemic, driving innovation and progress, and they are now helping our industry build the next, post-pandemic world. We will honor these manufacturing leaders with the STEP Ahead Awards, elevating their success and providing them a platform to inspire the next generation of women manufacturing leaders,” said Manufacturing Institute Executive Director Carolyn Lee. “The skills gap remains a top challenge for manufacturers, and our STEP Ahead Honorees will help us close it. They’ll play a crucial role in bringing more talented, motivated women into modern manufacturing. We’re confident these Honorees will serve as living proof that women can dare to dream of a fulfilling, rewarding career in the industry.”