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)