RIMA 9th Annual Awards Dinner Nomination Form
Nominate in One or Multiple Categories (Companies & Individuals May Nominate Themselves) DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Sunday, January 11, 2026
The Henry D. Sharpe Award
DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Sunday, January 11, 2026. 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
Company Contact Person Name
First Name
Last Name
Contact's E-mail Address
Contact's Phone Number
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Reason For Nomination
Explain why your nominee deserves the award. Please provide as much information on the nominee as possible, as this is what the Committee reviews in order to select the Awardee.
The Al Lubrano MVP Award
DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Sunday, January 11, 2026. This award recognizes outstanding achievements at any level of the organization, from the factory floor to the corner office. This award is given to individuals that demonstrate exceptional effort, leadership, teamwork, quality, and excellence within the industry. Guidelines for this award is 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
Individuals Company (if nominating individual)
Nominee's E-mail Address
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Nominee's Phone Number
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Area Code
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Reason For Nomination
Explain why your nominee deserves the award. Explain why your nominee deserves the award. Please provide as much information on the nominee as possible, as this is what the Committee reviews in order to select the Awardee.
Next-Generation Leadership Award
DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Sunday, January 11, 2026. 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
Nominee's E-mail Address
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Nominee's Phone Number
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Area Code
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Reason For Nomination
Explain why your nominee deserves the award. Explain why your nominee deserves the award. Please provide as much information on the nominee as possible, as this is what the Committee reviews in order to select the Awardee.
Manufacturing Innovation Award
DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Sunday, January 11, 2026. Celebrating the people, companies, or teams redefining what manufacturing means in Rhode Island. This award honors those who introduce breakthrough ideas, technologies, or processes that drive progress; whether through product design, sustainability, digital transformation, or new manufacturing methods. From biotech and life sciences to blue tech, alternative energy, advanced materials, precision manufacturing, and food production, the Manufacturing Innovation Award recognizes the creativity and forward thinking that keep Rhode Island at the forefront of making, building, and discovery.
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)
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. Explain why your nominee deserves the award. Please provide as much information on the nominee as possible, as this is what the Committee reviews in order to select the Awardee.
Manufacturing Partner of the Year Award
DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Sunday, January 11, 2026. 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. (Submittals by non-owner, C-Suite, department head, etc., must have senior management approval.)
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. Explain why your nominee deserves the award. Please provide as much information on the nominee as possible, as this is what the Committee reviews in order to select the Awardee.
Nominator Information
(Must be Filled out to Submit) DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Sunday, January 11, 2026
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