2024 SWVA Manufacturing Awards Banquet
On Thursday, October 3rd, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon hosted a memorable evening celebrating the region’s manufacturing industry. The annual Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Banquet brought together business leaders, community members, and regional partners to honor manufacturers’ hard work, innovation, and dedication that continue to drive economic growth in Southwest Virginia.
The event showcased the critical role manufacturing plays in our community. It highlighted the achievements of companies and individuals making a significant impact in innovation, safety, environmental stewardship, and community involvement
The award winners for 2024 are as follows:
- Innovations in Manufacturing Award – Presented to Real Performance Machinery of Independence, Virginia.
- Community Impact Award – Presented to Lawrence Brothers, Inc. of Bluefield, Virginia.
- Environmental Excellence Award – Presented to VFP, Inc. of Duffield, Virginia.
- Excellence in Safety Award – Presented to Hitachi Energy of Bland, Virginia.
- Manufacturer of the Year Award – Presented to Hitachi Energy of Bland, Virginia.
- Manufacturing Employee of the Year Award – Presented to Charlie Sullivan from SIG of Chilhowie, Virginia.
- Community Choice Award – Presented to Real Performance Machinery of Independence, Virginia and Somic America, Inc. of Wytheville, Virginia.
- Eric Miller Memorial Award – Presented to Jeff Dunnack.
The Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Banquet truly celebrated excellence, innovation, and community spirit. It was an evening filled with pride as companies and individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the region. These manufacturers are advancing their industries and making Southwest Virginia a better place to live, work, and grow.
We are grateful to everyone who attended and supported this special event. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees—you are the driving force behind our region’s success!
Click here for profiles of each of this year’s winners.
