The 2026 Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards
Join the Colorado Manufacturing Network as we come together from across all four corners of the state to honor the trailblazers of Colorado’s manufacturing industry! This awards program celebrates excellence across various categories, recognizing the exceptional individuals and companies who are setting new standards in workforce development, Industry 4.0 innovation, leadership, and the advancement of women in manufacturing.
The 2026 Colorado Manufacturing Awards
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Co-hosted by Manufacturer’s Edge and AC-REP with support from the Colorado Manufacturing Network partners, including the The Warehouse, World Trade Center Denver, the Economic Development Council of Colorado, and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
The 2026 Colorado Manufacturing Network Award Finalists
Manufacturing Workforce Innovator
The Manufacturing Workforce Innovator of the Year can be a company or an individual who demonstrates a commitment to workforce development.
Manufacturing Generational Excellence Award
The Manufacturing Generational Excellence Award will be given to a company that has been operational and successful for multiple decades and has become a pillar of their community.
Manufacturing Trailblazer
Manufacturing Trailblazers aren’t just talking about the future – they are making it! Companies considered for this award are adopting integrated digital technologies and automation to streamline the production process.
Manufacturing Woman of the Year (Colorado Chapter of Women in Manufacturing)
The Manufacturing Woman of the Year Award, developed and awarded by the Colorado Chapter of Women in Manufacturing, recognizes a woman who has made exceptional contributions throughout her career in the manufacturing industry.
Manufacturing Champion
The Manufacturing Champion award recognizes an individual who is leading the industry forward. The recipient of this award will have made significant contributions to the manufacturing sector through their strategic thinking and implementation of industry-wide plans, programs, or policies that help grow, support, and advocate for manufacturing.
Emerging Manufacturer
The Emerging Manufacturing Award is presented to an individual or company that demonstrates innovation with new products, services, or business models.
Global Business Excellence Award (WTC Denver)
The Global Business Excellence Award is presented by the World Trade Center Denver and celebrates exceptional businesses that excel in international markets through innovative strategies, operational excellence, and sustainable practices.
Sustainment Supplier of the Year Award
As the leading supplier network and management tool for manufacturers, Sustainment is an integral part of the Colorado Manufacturing Network, providing a platform on which the Network can connect, interact, and do business. The Sustainment Supplier of the Year Award will be selected from the manufacturing companies that have joined the Colorado Manufacturing Network by completing the Badge Verification process on Sustainment.
