RIMA 8th Annual Awards Dinner Nomination Form
Nominate in One or Multiple Categories (Companies & Individuals May Nominate Themselves) *Nominations close on Tuesday, January 7th at noon*
The Henry D. Sharpe Award
This award is given to a company who has run a sustainable manufacturing company in Rhode Island for 75 plus years. The award recognizes their commitment to the RI community, its economy, gainful employment, and the continued growth of manufacturing in the state of Rhode Island.
Company Name
Company Contact Person Name
First Name
Last Name
Contact's E-mail Address
Contact's Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Reason For Nomination
Explain why your nominee deserves the award.
The Al Lubrano Leadership Award
This award recognizes outstanding achievements in the manufacturing sector. This award is given to individuals, companies, or organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, teamwork, and excellence within the industry. The guidelines for this award are a demonstration of significant contributions to advancing manufacturing practices, technologies, and strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness, while at the same time inspiring growth and development and fostering a positive team culture.
Company / Individual / Organization Name
First Name/Company or Organization Name
Last Name (if individual)
Company / Organization Contact Person (if nominating company or organization)
First Name
Last Name
Individual's Company (if nominating individual)
Company Name
Nominee's E-mail Address
example@example.com
Nominee's Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Reason For Nomination
Explain why your nominee deserves the award.
Next-Generation Leadership Award
This category honors remarkable manufacturing professionals 39 years old and under as of December 31, 2025, who embody leadership qualities required in the Manufacturing 4.0 era. Nominees pioneer and execute winning strategies, inspire those around them, raise awareness of the positive impacts of manufacturing on society, and/or manage high-performing teams.
Nominee's Name
First Name
Last Name
Nominee's Company
Company Name
Nominee's E-mail Address
example@example.com
Nominee's Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Reason For Nomination
Explain why your nominee deserves the award.
Manufacturing Game - Changer Award
The Game-Changer Award is given to an individual or company that fundamentally transforms or disrupts the manufacturing industry by introducing groundbreaking changes. This could be through new technologies, processes, business models, or strategies that dramatically improve efficiency, quality, sustainability, or productivity. You are an individual or company that challenges existing norms that lead to significant advancements, sets new standards, or creates competitive advantages.
Company / Individual Name
First Name/Company Name
Last Name(if individual)
Company Contact Person (if nominating company)
First Name
Last Name
Individual's Company (if nominating individual)
Company Name
Nominee's E-mail Address
example@example.com
Nominee's Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Reason For Nomination
Explain why your nominee deserves the award.
Manufacturing Partner of the Year Award
This award highlights the critical role that strong, effective partnerships play in driving success in manufacturing. It honors either a company or an individual who are key enablers of a manufacturer's competitive edge, whether through technological advancements, operational support, or the successful implementation of complex projects. This accolade is given to a company, organization, or individual that has demonstrated exceptional collaboration, support, and contribution to the success of a manufacturing business or supply chain over the year. This award celebrates those who have fostered effective, mutually beneficial relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, or other industry partners.
Company / Individual Name
First Name/Company Name
Last Name (If Individual)
Company Contact Person (if nominating company)
First Name/Company Name
Last Name (If Individual)
Individual's Company (if nominating individual)
Company Name
Nominee's E-mail Address
example@example.com
Nominee's Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Reason For Nomination
Explain why your nominee deserves the award.
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