LIFT Announces 3rd Annual LIFT Insight Award Recipients, Recognizing Member Contributions

During LIFT’s inaugural A2M2X – Accelerating Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Exchange, the institute celebrated its members during the 3rd Annual LIFT Insight Award Program.

The LIFT Insight Awards, presented annually, recognize member contributions to the institute’s technology and talent programs, along with key service providers, government partners, LIFT member alumni, and the member who has delivered the largest overall impact.

Our members and those who partner with us to achieve our goals are the heart of LIFT. Each one of them is instrumental in supporting our warfighters and manufacturers across the country. The LIFT Insight Awards were established in 2021 as a way to celebrate individuals who have shown commitment and collaboration with LIFT and within the LIFT Ecosystem to truly drive American advanced manufacturing into the future.

Recipients of these awards are determined through a nomination and voting process among LIFT staff who work with LIFT members on a daily basis.

Many thanks and congratulations to the 2023 LIFT Insight Award Winners!

The 2023 LIFT Insight Award Winners

The Vanguard Award: Awarded to the member who has made the most significant impact on the institute over the past year.
Winner: Tony Bromwell
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

The Visionary Award: Awarded to the member who has made a significant impact on the LIFT – Learning Innovations for Tomorrow technology program.
Winner: Keith Friedman
Friedman Research Corporation

The Brilliance Award: Awarded to the member who has made a significant impact on the LIFT – Learning Innovations for Tomorrow talent program.
Winner: Ben Kohler
Universal Achemetal Titanium, LLC

The Pathfinder Award: Awarded to the member who has made a significant impact as a service provider.
Winner: Michael Grissom
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

The Steadfast Award: Awarded to the member who has made a significant impact as government stakeholder.
Winner: Dr. Carrie Davis
Branch Chief, NSWC CRD

The Alumni Award: Awarded to the long-time LIFT member in recognition of their support and commitment to the institute during their careers.
Winner: Steve Udvardy
North American Die Casting Association (NADCA)