LIFT Insight Awards

The LIFT Insight Awards, presented annually, recognize members’ contributions in technology, talent, service providing, government and overall impact.

The Vanguard Award: Awarded to the member who has made the most significant impact on the institute over the past year.

  • 2021: Harris Ng, Kearney
  • 2022: Bill O’Neill, Siemens
  • 2023: Tony Bromwell, Hexagon/MSC Manufacturing Intelligence

The Visionary Award: Awarded to the member who has made a significant impact on the LIFT – Leading Innovations For Tomorrow technology program

  • 2021: Bill Tredway, United Technologies/Raytheon
  • 2022: David Heck, Boeing
  • 2023: 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

  • 2021: Paul Perkins, Amatrol
  • 2022: Jason Ball, Miller Electric
  • 2023: Ben Kohler, Universal Achemetal Titanium, LLC

The Pathfinder Award: Awarded to the member who has made a significant impact as a service provider

  • 2021: Seann Moreno, Data Tech Café
  • 2022: Steve Hilfinger, Foley and Lardner
  • 2023: Michael Grissom, Buchanan, Ingersoll, & Rooney PC

The Steadfast Award: Awarded to the member who has made a significant impact as government stakeholder

  • 2021: Johnnie Deloach, Office of Naval Research
  • 2022: Joshua Lenfest, Office of Naval Research
  • 2023: Dr. Carrie Davis, Navy ONR

The Alumni Award: Awarded to a long-time LIFT member in recognition of their support and commitment to the institute during their careers

  • 2023: Steve Udvardy, North American Die Casting Association (NADCA)