Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Banquet

Schedule

Thu Oct 01 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center | Abingdon, VA

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This banquet brings together the community to celebrate the contributions of manufacturing to Southwest Virginia.
About this Event

The Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Banquet brings together manufacturers, business leaders, and community partners from across the region to celebrate excellence in manufacturing. Centered around awards presentations, this annual event recognizes outstanding achievements, shares inspiring stories of innovation and impact, and highlights the critical role manufacturing plays in strengthening our regional economy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with peers and industry leaders while helping to shape the future perception of manufacturing in Southwest Virginia.


Why Attend?

Join us for an evening that:

  • Celebrates the people and companies driving manufacturing forward in Southwest Virginia.
  • Inspires with success stories of innovation, safety, and community impact.
  • Connects manufacturers, leaders, and partners across the region.
  • Changes perceptions by showcasing the modern, thriving face of manufacturing.


Awards will be given in the following categories:

  • Excellence in Safety
  • Manufacturing Innovations
  • Environmental Excellence
  • Community Impact
  • Community Choice
  • Manufacturer of the Year
  • Manufacturing Employee of the Year
  • Erin Miller Memorial Award

Interested in nominating your company for an award? All nomination forms can be found here: https://swvam.org/nominate26/.


Networking Time: will be provided from 5:00pm to 5:45pm and the dinner will officially begin at 5:45pm.

Ticket purchases will include appetizers, drinks, and dinner.


Tables: If you want to purchase a table's worth of tickets, please note that a table will seat 6 individuals. Tables can be adjusted to seat 8, if needed.


Dress code: There is no formal dress code for this event. While many guests choose to wear semi-formal or dressier business attire, many wear more casual work attire. All dress styles are welcome!


Event Sponsors:

TBD


Sponsorship: Interested in sponsoring this event? Email Lennie Gail Mitcham at [email protected] for more information.

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Where is it happening?

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 55.20

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