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Excellence in Welding Awards
The annual Excellence in Welding Awards, created by WEMCO, honor individuals and organizations that elevate the image of welding and bolster the industry.
Celebrating dedication to enhancing welding's reputation within communities, the awards span nine categories:
- Individual
- Educator
- Educational Facility
- Small Business
- Large Business
- Distributor
- AWS Section
- Media
- Veterans
Nominees are put forward by industry peers, with winners chosen by the Excellence in Welding Committee. Awardees are celebrated during the Excellence in Welding Awards Ceremony at FABTECH.
Nominations are open until June 28th, so act swiftly to ensure your deserving candidates are considered. Don't miss this opportunity to shine a spotlight on those who make a difference!
The following is a list of the last award recipients and categories:
- Individual: DOUG RHODA
- Educator: PIERRETTE SWAN
- Small Business: NEW MEXICO STEAM LOCOMOTIVE & RAILROAD MUSEUM
- Large Business: MODINE
- Educational Facility: KENTUCKY WELDING INSTITUTE
- Media: SCOTT BOLLEY
- Veterans: CHARLES JEFFRESS
- Distributor: ALLTEX WELDING SUPPLY
- AWS Section: WESTERN CAROLINA (Section 195)