JAMA Annual Award Nomination Criteria
Below is the criteria that must be met by nominees in order for them to be eligible to receive recognition as a JAMA Manufacturer, Student, Educator or Apprentice of the Year. To submit a nomination, click the button below.
HERITAGE HALL OF FAME
- Former (or Current) manufacturer who has made historic contribution to the success of manufacturing in the Jackson area
- Must have had measurable positive impact in the region for at least a five-year period
- Must have employed a significant number of people in the region
- Must have demonstrated qualities of innovation, adaptability and/or perseverance in the face of challenges
- Must serve as a role model for other business leaders
- Must have made significant contribution to the betterment of the greater Jackson community
MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
- Must own or principally operate a JAMA member manufacturing business
- Must have had measurable positive impact on operations over at least a three-year period
- Must exemplify how business challenges have been overcome
- Must be a model of success in manufacturing
- Must be a contributor to the success of the local community (school involvement, volunteerism, etc.)
PETER F. HURST MANUFACTURING INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
- Must have been personally involved in development of a product and/or process innovation
- The innovation must have been developed for, in conjunction with, or validated by a JAMA member manufacturer
- The innovation must have had (or have the potential for) measurable positive impact on the company’s operations and/or bottom line
- Bonus points awarded for product and/or process innovations that resulted in one or more patents
STUDENT OF THE YEAR
- Must currently have or have graduated with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a Jackson, Lenawee or Hillsdale County school
- Must have attended manufacturing and/or engineering programs offered via the Jackson Area Career Center, the LISD TECH Center, or Hillsdale Area Career Center
- Must have maintained a noteworthy attendance record from 9th to 12th grade
- Must exemplify good citizenship skills, such as volunteerism, community involvement, etc.
- Must obtain a letter of recommendation from an instructor or a JAMA member manufacturer
- Must have participated in an internship or other employment with a JAMA member manufacturer
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
- Must be an educator or administrator in Jackson, Lenawee or Hillsdale County, an instructor with the Academy for Manufacturing Careers or a teacher involved in one of the many after-school and summer youth programs offered in the region
- Must have concentrated efforts to the teaching or promotion of engineering, manufacturing and industrial technology
- Must have promoted career opportunities in manufacturing
- Must demonstrate special projects, curriculum, student success rates, etc. that would warrant this award
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
- Must have this year completed an Academy for Manufacturing Careers apprenticeship with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must have maintained a noteworthy attendance record during his/her apprenticeship
- Must have gone “above and beyond” in some fashion during his/her apprenticeship
- Must be recommended by the apprentice’s sponsoring manufacturer and Academy staff
