For the first time in its 96-year history, the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) will present three Kentucky Manufacturing Employee of the Year awards at its annual awards luncheon on Friday, November 2, at the Galt House in
Each of the three winners will receive an award as well as a $500 cash prize. The first 50 nominations received by KAM will earn a free KAM baseball cap for both the nominator and nominee. To download a copy of the nomination form, click here or to receive a copy by mail, call 502-491-4737.
“The manufacturing industry would not exist without the 250,000 mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers who work in our
Awards will be given in the small, mid-size and large category based on how many employees work at the nominee’s facility: Small – Up to 100 employees; Mid-Size – 101-300 employees; Large – More than 301 employees.
Awards will be given based on four general criteria: Innovation, Teamwork, Community Service, and Leadership. The deadline for nominations is August 31. A panel of judges, representing industry (management and labor) educational institutions and economic development organizations will review each nomination and select the winners.
In addition to announcing the employee award-winners on November 2, KAM will also announce three Manufacturer of the Year award-winners in the small, mid-size and large companies.
About the
Established in 1911, the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers is the Commonwealth’s only manufacturing trade association. KAM’s mission is to raise the prosperity of all Kentuckians by protecting and growing our state’s economic engine: manufacturing. KAM proactively works with elected officials, policymakers, chambers of commerce, other associations, economic development experts, the news media, the general public and its own members to drive results through seven branded initiatives: ProsperousKentucky, ProductiveKentucky, FreedomKentucky, SmartKentucky, HealthyKentucky, HonestKentucky and CleanKentucky. For more information, visit www.KAManufacturers.com.
