2023 Women MAKE America Awards
The 2023 Women MAKE America Awards will take place in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2023.
Recognizing Women in Science, Technology and Engineering
The Women MAKE America Awards (formerly known as the STEP Ahead Awards) recognize women in science, technology, engineering and production careers who exemplify leadership within their companies. This national honor identifies top talent in the manufacturing industry and further encourages award winners to mentor and support the next generation of female talent to pursue modern manufacturing careers. The Women MAKE America Awards give women across the country a platform to showcase the incredible opportunities the industry has to offer, whether they are running the company, designing the next big product or testing innovations on the shop floor.
In 2023, the Institute will recognize 100 women and 30 Emerging Leaders, a category to honor women under the age of 30 who have achieved unique accomplishments at the start of their careers.
Nominations Open August 1
- Nominations for the 2023 Women MAKE America Awards will open August 1, 2022 and close October 7, 2022.
Important Nomination Information
- A maximum of 10 applications may be submitted by a single company.
- Companies are encouraged to have 1 point of contact for nominations.