2026 Legends in Manufacturing: Nomination Form

Elevate Iowa Manufacturing, a program of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation, recognizes up to 4 outstanding leaders in manufacturing each year at the Legends in Manufacturing awards, as part of the Iowa Manufacturing Conference.

The ideal nominee for any of the first three award categories is an individual who is or was an outstanding company leader, past or present. The ideal nominee for the Manufacturing Champion award is an individual or organization not directly engaged in manufacturing activities, but whose activities support the industry. There is no limit to the number of nominations an individual can submit.

The 2026 Legends awardees will be recognized during a lunch ceremony on October 13 as part of the Iowa Manufacturing Conference.

Nominator Contact Information

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Nominator's Name (Required.)

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Nominator's Email (Required.)

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Nominator's Phone (Required.)

Nominee's Contact Information

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Name (Required.)

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Business Name or Affiliation (Required.)

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Address

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Nomination Category (Required.)

Legend in Manufacturing with under 100 employees

Legend in Manufacturing with 101-300 employees

Legend in Manufacturing with more than 300 employees

Manufacturing Champion (Industry supporter who is not, themselves, a manufacturer.)

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Describe why you are nominating this individual/company for a 2026 Legends award. (Required.)

For more information or to email additional materials, please email Amanda Ruckdaschel (aruckdaschel@iowaabi.org).

2026 Legends in Manufacturing: Nomination Form

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* Nominator's Name (Required.)

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* Nominator's Email (Required.)

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* Nominator's Phone (Required.)

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* Name (Required.)

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* Business Name or Affiliation (Required.)

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* Address

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* Email (Required.)

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* Phone (Required.)

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* Nomination Category (Required.)

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* Describe why you are nominating this individual/company for a 2026 Legends award. (Required.)

Nominator's Name (Required.)

Nominator's Email (Required.)

Nominator's Phone (Required.)

Name (Required.)

Business Name or Affiliation (Required.)

Address

Email (Required.)

Phone (Required.)

Nomination Category (Required.)

Describe why you are nominating this individual/company for a 2026 Legends award. (Required.)